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AJ56 LXT

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 107,792 miles on the clock, averaging 8,630 miles per year, around 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 LXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,630

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,630
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ56 LXT 39k56k73k91k108k '09'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,792 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,789 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage97,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage91,218 miles
Since last MOT+330 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,888 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage82,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,386 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
PASS
Mileage73,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage68,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage61,995 miles
Since last MOT+12,222 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,883 miles
PASS
Mileage38,890 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 LXT
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 LXT

What car is AJ56 LXT?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 LXT?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 LXT was 107,792 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 LXT passed its MOT?

AJ56 LXT has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2017.

Is AJ56 LXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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