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AJ56 AUX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 125,700 miles on the clock, averaging 6,376 miles per year, 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 AJ56 AUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,700
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,376

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

Below average
Latest reading125,700 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,198
Average per year6,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 AUX 44k64k85k105k126k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,198 miles
PASS
Mileage113,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage109,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage103,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,100 miles
PASS
Mileage100,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage98,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage92,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage87,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage81,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage76,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,156 miles
Since last MOT+11,873 miles
PASS
Mileage64,283 miles
Since last MOT+11,183 miles
PASS
Mileage53,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,331 miles
PASS
Mileage43,769 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 AUX
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 AUX

What car is AJ56 AUX?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 AUX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 AUX was 125,700 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 AUX passed its MOT?

AJ56 AUX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2022.

Is AJ56 AUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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