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AJ56 FRD

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 124,958 miles on the clock, averaging 6,307 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 FRD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,307

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 reading124,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year6,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 FRD 22k47k73k99k125k '09'26'18

Check AJ56 FRD

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,958 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,941 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage118,115 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage111,299 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage105,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage99,705 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage95,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage93,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage89,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,529 miles
PASS
Mileage79,878 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
PASS
Mileage69,338 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,177 miles
Since last MOT+11,232 miles
PASS
Mileage57,945 miles
Since last MOT+10,551 miles
PASS
Mileage47,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage42,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage36,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage30,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage25,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage21,553 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 FRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 FRD

What car is AJ56 FRD?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 FRD?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 FRD was 124,958 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 FRD passed its MOT?

AJ56 FRD has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2026.

Is AJ56 FRD ULEZ compliant?

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

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