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AJ56 AUK

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 144,342 miles on the clock, averaging 12,724 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 AJ56 AUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2010
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,724

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,342 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,046
Average per year12,724
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ56 AUK 35k62k90k117k144k '10'18'14

Check AJ56 AUK

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,342 miles
Since last MOT+21,046 miles
PASS
Mileage123,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,296 miles
Since last MOT+11,302 miles
PASS
Mileage111,994 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage99,952 miles
Since last MOT+11,970 miles
PASS
Mileage87,982 miles
Since last MOT+12,911 miles
PASS
Mileage75,071 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage66,573 miles
Since last MOT+14,084 miles
PASS
Mileage52,489 miles
Since last MOT+13,390 miles
PASS
Mileage39,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage34,680 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

RegistrationAJ56 AUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 AUK

What car is AJ56 AUK?

AJ56 AUK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AJ56 AUK?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 AUK was 144,342 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 AUK passed its MOT?

AJ56 AUK has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 21 Aug 2018.

Is AJ56 AUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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