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AY56 XMJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 139,784 miles on the clock, averaging 7,650 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AY56 XMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,784
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,650

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,784 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY56 XMJ 34k61k87k113k140k '09'23'18

Check AY56 XMJ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,784 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage126,953 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,939 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage122,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage114,396 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,391 miles
Since last MOT+10,998 miles
PASS
Mileage103,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage97,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,742 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
PASS
Mileage86,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,424 miles
PASS
Mileage75,735 miles
Since last MOT+11,330 miles
PASS
Mileage64,405 miles
Since last MOT+789 miles
PASS
Mileage63,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage59,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage54,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage49,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,916 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage43,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage34,340 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AY56 XMJ

What car is AY56 XMJ?

AY56 XMJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AY56 XMJ?

The last recorded mileage for AY56 XMJ was 139,784 miles, recorded on 26 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY56 XMJ passed its MOT?

AY56 XMJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2023.

Is AY56 XMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY56 XMJ 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 AY56 XMJ?

AY56 XMJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.