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AJ56 LXX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 120,882 miles on the clock, averaging 6,127 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 LXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,127

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 reading120,882 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,554
Average per year6,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 LXX 28k51k74k98k121k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage114,328 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,106 miles
PASS
Mileage106,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage100,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage97,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage93,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage88,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage82,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,626 miles
PASS
Mileage74,346 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage64,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
PASS
Mileage58,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage52,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage46,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage39,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage27,559 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 LXX
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 LXX

What car is AJ56 LXX?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 LXX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 LXX was 120,882 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 LXX passed its MOT?

AJ56 LXX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2025.

Is AJ56 LXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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