Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 179,011 miles on the clock, averaging 8,268 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for AA51 ZAA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 179,011 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,268 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AA51 ZAA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AA — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AA51 ZAA
What car is AA51 ZAA?
AA51 ZAA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AA51 ZAA?
The last recorded mileage for AA51 ZAA was 179,011 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AA51 ZAA passed its MOT?
AA51 ZAA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2022.
Is AA51 ZAA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AA51 ZAA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AA51 ZAA?
AA51 ZAA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.