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AJ56 AKP

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 117,528 miles on the clock, averaging 7,280 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ56 AKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2010
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,280

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

Below average
Latest reading117,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,832
Average per year7,280
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 AKP 63k76k90k104k118k '10'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage111,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage105,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage99,483 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage94,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage89,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,195 miles
Since last MOT+16,039 miles
PASS
Mileage73,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,579 miles
PASS
Mileage62,577 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 AKP

What car is AJ56 AKP?

AJ56 AKP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AJ56 AKP?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 AKP was 117,528 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 AKP passed its MOT?

AJ56 AKP has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2018.

Is AJ56 AKP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ56 AKP 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 AJ56 AKP?

AJ56 AKP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.