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AF56 JJX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 173,902 miles on the clock, averaging 10,261 miles per year, above 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 JJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,261

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,902 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF56 JJX 45k77k109k142k174k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,902 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,899 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
PASS
Mileage173,741 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage170,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,200 miles
Since last MOT+10,121 miles
PASS
Mileage160,079 miles
Since last MOT+19,125 miles
PASS
Mileage140,954 miles
Since last MOT+17,580 miles
PASS
Mileage123,374 miles
Since last MOT+16,482 miles
PASS
Mileage106,892 miles
Since last MOT+12,471 miles
PASS
Mileage94,421 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,419 miles
Since last MOT+10,716 miles
PASS
Mileage83,703 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,091 miles
PASS
Mileage73,610 miles
Since last MOT+15,177 miles
PASS
Mileage58,433 miles
Since last MOT+13,836 miles
PASS
Mileage44,597 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 JJX
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 JJX

What car is AF56 JJX?

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

What is the mileage of AF56 JJX?

The last recorded mileage for AF56 JJX was 173,902 miles, recorded on 4 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF56 JJX passed its MOT?

AF56 JJX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2022.

Is AF56 JJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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