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AJ56 MTE

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 88,454 miles on the clock, averaging 3,602 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 MTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,602

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,414
Average per year3,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 MTE 32k46k60k74k88k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,454 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage81,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage74,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage67,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage59,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage51,534 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage42,877 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
PASS
Mileage42,796 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
PASS
Mileage42,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,593 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
PASS
Mileage42,462 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
PASS
Mileage42,209 miles
Since last MOT+500 miles
PASS
Mileage41,709 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
PASS
Mileage41,334 miles
Since last MOT+546 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,788 miles
Since last MOT+519 miles
PASS
Mileage40,269 miles
Since last MOT+820 miles
PASS
Mileage39,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage31,674 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 MTE
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 MTE

What car is AJ56 MTE?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 MTE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 MTE was 88,454 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 MTE passed its MOT?

AJ56 MTE has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.

Is AJ56 MTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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