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AF56 JJU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 100,221 miles on the clock, averaging 4,603 miles per year, well below 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 AF56 JJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,603

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,177
Average per year4,603
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF56 JJU 42k57k71k86k100k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,221 miles
Since last MOT+12,177 miles
PASS
Mileage88,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage85,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,021 miles
Since last MOT+12,207 miles
PASS
Mileage72,814 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,796 miles
Since last MOT+7,705 miles
PASS
Mileage65,091 miles
Since last MOT+985 miles
PASS
Mileage64,106 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage61,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage58,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage55,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage52,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage48,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage45,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage42,148 miles

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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

RegistrationAF56 JJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AF56 JJU

What car is AF56 JJU?

AF56 JJU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AF56 JJU?

The last recorded mileage for AF56 JJU was 100,221 miles, recorded on 15 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF56 JJU passed its MOT?

AF56 JJU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2022.

Is AF56 JJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF56 JJU 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 AF56 JJU?

AF56 JJU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.