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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 162,018 miles on the clock, averaging 8,339 miles per year, around 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 AK56 XUU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 162,018 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,368 |
| Average per year | 8,339 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AK56 XUU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AK56 XUU
What car is AK56 XUU?
AK56 XUU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AK56 XUU?
The last recorded mileage for AK56 XUU was 162,018 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK56 XUU passed its MOT?
AK56 XUU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 23 Apr 2024.
Is AK56 XUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK56 XUU 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 AK56 XUU?
AK56 XUU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.