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AJ56 BUO

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 222,248 miles on the clock, averaging 12,583 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ56 BUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,583

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading222,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year12,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 BUO 41k86k132k177k222k '09'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,248 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage213,506 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,491 miles
Since last MOT+19,803 miles
PASS
Mileage193,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage189,276 miles
Since last MOT+25,237 miles
PASS
Mileage164,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,576 miles
PASS
Mileage154,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,463 miles
Since last MOT+26,557 miles
PASS
Mileage127,906 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,827 miles
Since last MOT+23,210 miles
PASS
Mileage104,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage99,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage92,363 miles
Since last MOT+10,025 miles
PASS
Mileage82,338 miles
Since last MOT+11,772 miles
PASS
Mileage70,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,737 miles
PASS
Mileage60,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage51,482 miles
Since last MOT+10,311 miles
PASS
Mileage41,171 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 BUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 BUO

What car is AJ56 BUO?

AJ56 BUO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AJ56 BUO?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 BUO was 222,248 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 BUO passed its MOT?

AJ56 BUO has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2024.

Is AJ56 BUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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