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AJ56 EYU

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 121,419 miles on the clock, averaging 6,414 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 EYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,414

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,419 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year6,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 EYU 23k48k72k97k121k '09'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,419 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,819 miles
PASS
Mileage112,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,588 miles
Since last MOT+398 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,338 miles
PASS
Mileage103,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage100,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
PASS
Mileage98,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage92,738 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,732 miles
Since last MOT+14,345 miles
PASS
Mileage78,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,387 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,341 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage71,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,196 miles
PASS
Mileage68,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage65,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,679 miles
PASS
Mileage55,339 miles
Since last MOT+18,244 miles
PASS
Mileage37,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage34,539 miles
Since last MOT+2,881 miles
PASS
Mileage31,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage27,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage23,230 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 EYU
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 EYU

What car is AJ56 EYU?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 EYU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 EYU was 121,419 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 EYU passed its MOT?

AJ56 EYU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2025.

Is AJ56 EYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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