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AJ56 FWL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 128,685 miles on the clock, averaging 6,086 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 FWL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
128,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,086

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 reading128,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,994
Average per year6,086
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 FWL 32k56k80k105k129k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage122,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage119,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage115,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage112,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage109,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage103,248 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage94,155 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage88,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage85,519 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage77,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,141 miles
PASS
Mileage69,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage60,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage52,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage47,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage40,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage32,048 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 FWL
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 FWL

What car is AJ56 FWL?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 FWL?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 FWL was 128,685 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 FWL passed its MOT?

AJ56 FWL has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is AJ56 FWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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