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CU06 AEL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 163,913 miles on the clock, averaging 8,320 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CU06 AEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
50%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,320

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,913 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU06 AEL 67k91k115k140k164k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,913 miles
Since last MOT+32,391 miles
PASS
Mileage131,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,522 miles
Since last MOT+756 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,766 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage124,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage120,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,893 miles
PASS
Mileage107,167 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage103,656 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,652 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage94,536 miles
Since last MOT+13,483 miles
PASS
Mileage81,053 miles
Since last MOT+14,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,511 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About CU06 AEL

What car is CU06 AEL?

CU06 AEL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2006.

What is the mileage of CU06 AEL?

The last recorded mileage for CU06 AEL was 163,913 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU06 AEL passed its MOT?

CU06 AEL has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2020.

Is CU06 AEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU06 AEL 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 CU06 AEL?

CU06 AEL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.