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AJ56 LXH

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 77,237 miles on the clock, averaging 4,824 miles per year, well 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 LXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,237
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,824

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,237 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,606
Average per year4,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 LXH 24k37k51k64k77k '09'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage75,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage71,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage69,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage65,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage61,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage55,511 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage48,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage41,959 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage36,432 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage30,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage24,140 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 LXH
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 LXH

What car is AJ56 LXH?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 LXH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 LXH was 77,237 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 LXH passed its MOT?

AJ56 LXH has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.

Is AJ56 LXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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