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AJ56 EMK

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 43,585 miles on the clock, averaging 6,327 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ56 EMK

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
6,327

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 reading43,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,085
Average per year6,327
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ56 EMK 23k28k33k39k44k '09'13'12

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage37,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,171 miles
PASS
Mileage23,283 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 EMK

What car is AJ56 EMK?

AJ56 EMK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AJ56 EMK?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 EMK was 43,585 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 EMK passed its MOT?

AJ56 EMK has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2013.

Is AJ56 EMK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ56 EMK is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AJ56 EMK?

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