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AJ56 BXC

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ56 BXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
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
11,485

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,071
Average per year11,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 BXC 36k74k111k149k187k '09'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage186,839 miles
Since last MOT+18,071 miles
PASS
Mileage168,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,768 miles
Since last MOT+18,521 miles
PASS
Mileage150,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,247 miles
Since last MOT+21,142 miles
PASS
Mileage129,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage119,850 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,848 miles
Since last MOT+13,133 miles
PASS
Mileage106,715 miles
Since last MOT+8,485 miles
PASS
Mileage98,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,244 miles
PASS
Mileage88,986 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage80,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage72,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage66,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage60,017 miles
Since last MOT+11,260 miles
PASS
Mileage48,757 miles
Since last MOT+12,767 miles
PASS
Mileage35,990 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 BXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 BXC

What car is AJ56 BXC?

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

Has AJ56 BXC passed its MOT?

AJ56 BXC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2023.

Is AJ56 BXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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