Vehicle summary
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 171,858 miles on the clock, averaging 10,259 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AJ56 RAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,858 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,259 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ56 RAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AJ56 RAU
What car is AJ56 RAU?
AJ56 RAU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AJ56 RAU?
The last recorded mileage for AJ56 RAU was 171,858 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ56 RAU passed its MOT?
AJ56 RAU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2021.
Is AJ56 RAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ56 RAU 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 RAU?
AJ56 RAU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.