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AF56 UXA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 98,382 miles on the clock, averaging 4,556 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 UXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,382
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,556

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,382 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year4,556
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF56 UXA 34k50k66k82k98k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,382 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,770 miles
PASS
Mileage96,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage93,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage91,555 miles
Since last MOT+1,222 miles
PASS
Mileage90,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage88,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
PASS
Mileage87,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
PASS
Mileage85,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,696 miles
PASS
Mileage75,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage66,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage59,897 miles
Since last MOT+7,466 miles
PASS
Mileage52,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage45,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage39,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage34,318 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 UXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AF56 UXA

What car is AF56 UXA?

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

What is the mileage of AF56 UXA?

The last recorded mileage for AF56 UXA was 98,382 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF56 UXA passed its MOT?

AF56 UXA has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Sep 2023.

Is AF56 UXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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