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AJ56 UHS

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 135,142 miles on the clock, averaging 7,095 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 UHS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,142
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
7,095

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,142 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,148
Average per year7,095
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 UHS 21k50k78k107k135k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
PASS
Mileage126,994 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage117,992 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,989 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage108,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage99,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,441 miles
PASS
Mileage90,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,138 miles
Since last MOT+11,617 miles
PASS
Mileage78,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,081 miles
PASS
Mileage68,440 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage59,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage51,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage47,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,363 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage44,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage41,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage38,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage33,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage27,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage21,301 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 UHS
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 UHS

What car is AJ56 UHS?

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

What is the mileage of AJ56 UHS?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 UHS was 135,142 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 UHS passed its MOT?

AJ56 UHS has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2025.

Is AJ56 UHS ULEZ compliant?

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

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