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AJ55 XAL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 113,546 miles on the clock, averaging 4,440 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ55 XAL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,440

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 reading113,546 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,119
Average per year4,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 XAL 38k57k76k95k114k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage110,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage106,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,806 miles
PASS
Mileage103,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage99,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage98,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage96,897 miles
Since last MOT+875 miles
PASS
Mileage96,022 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage94,537 miles
Since last MOT+789 miles
PASS
Mileage93,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage91,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,558 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage83,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage77,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage71,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage65,879 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
PASS
Mileage50,972 miles
Since last MOT+12,658 miles
PASS
Mileage38,314 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 XAL

What car is AJ55 XAL?

AJ55 XAL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AJ55 XAL?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 XAL was 113,546 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 XAL passed its MOT?

AJ55 XAL has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is AJ55 XAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ55 XAL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AJ55 XAL?

AJ55 XAL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.