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AJ56 BWD

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 246,579 miles on the clock, averaging 16,512 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 BWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
16,512

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading246,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,000
Average per year16,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 BWD 29k84k138k192k247k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,579 miles
Since last MOT+26,000 miles
PASS
Mileage220,579 miles
Since last MOT+29,055 miles
PASS
Mileage191,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,524 miles
Since last MOT+22,436 miles
PASS
Mileage169,088 miles
Since last MOT+425 miles
PASS
Mileage168,663 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,659 miles
Since last MOT+19,202 miles
PASS
Mileage149,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,457 miles
Since last MOT+27,602 miles
PASS
Mileage121,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,855 miles
Since last MOT+16,626 miles
PASS
Mileage105,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,229 miles
Since last MOT+18,499 miles
PASS
Mileage86,730 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage73,892 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage62,313 miles
Since last MOT+11,822 miles
PASS
Mileage50,491 miles
Since last MOT+10,437 miles
PASS
Mileage40,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,054 miles
Since last MOT+10,642 miles
PASS
Mileage29,412 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 BWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 BWD

What car is AJ56 BWD?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 BWD?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 BWD was 246,579 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 BWD passed its MOT?

AJ56 BWD has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2023.

Is AJ56 BWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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