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AJ56 SWY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 1984cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 123,702 miles on the clock, averaging 5,877 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ56 SWY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,354
Average per year5,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 SWY 29k53k76k100k124k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage121,348 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
PASS
Mileage119,548 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage117,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage111,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage104,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage98,538 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,526 miles
Since last MOT+10,200 miles
PASS
Mileage88,326 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage78,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage70,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage62,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage53,840 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage48,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
PASS
Mileage41,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage31,851 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage30,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage28,808 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 SWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 SWY

What car is AJ56 SWY?

AJ56 SWY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AJ56 SWY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 SWY was 123,702 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 SWY passed its MOT?

AJ56 SWY has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is AJ56 SWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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