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DG56 ENH

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 131,459 miles on the clock, averaging 7,477 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 DG56 ENH

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,477

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,459 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG56 ENH 24k51k78k105k131k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage126,214 miles
Since last MOT+10,091 miles
PASS
Mileage116,123 miles
Since last MOT+414 miles
PASS
Mileage115,709 miles
Since last MOT+1,117 miles
PASS
Mileage114,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage110,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage105,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,303 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage96,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage87,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,953 miles
Since last MOT+15,408 miles
PASS
Mileage72,545 miles
Since last MOT+12,719 miles
PASS
Mileage59,826 miles
Since last MOT+12,054 miles
PASS
Mileage47,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,772 miles
Since last MOT+11,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,765 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage23,719 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

RegistrationDG56 ENH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DG56 ENH

What car is DG56 ENH?

DG56 ENH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DG56 ENH?

The last recorded mileage for DG56 ENH was 131,459 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG56 ENH passed its MOT?

DG56 ENH has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2024.

Is DG56 ENH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG56 ENH 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 DG56 ENH?

DG56 ENH is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.