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AJ56 MTU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 136,780 miles on the clock, averaging 6,771 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ56 MTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,771

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 reading136,780 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,197
Average per year6,771
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 MTU 28k55k82k110k137k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,780 miles
Since last MOT+11,197 miles
PASS
Mileage125,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,960 miles
PASS
Mileage114,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage104,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,658 miles
Since last MOT+10,740 miles
PASS
Mileage93,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,331 miles
PASS
Mileage85,587 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,584 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage77,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage75,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage72,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
PASS
Mileage69,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,296 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage66,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage63,177 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage60,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage53,709 miles
Since last MOT+9,223 miles
PASS
Mileage44,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage36,796 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage28,199 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 MTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 MTU

What car is AJ56 MTU?

AJ56 MTU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AJ56 MTU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 MTU was 136,780 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 MTU passed its MOT?

AJ56 MTU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is AJ56 MTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ56 MTU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AJ56 MTU?

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