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DG56 VAJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 117,850 miles on the clock, averaging 6,659 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG56 VAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,659

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG56 VAJ 28k51k73k95k118k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,850 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,844 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage107,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,008 miles
PASS
Mileage99,959 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,408 miles
PASS
Mileage98,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage91,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage85,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage79,050 miles
Since last MOT+11,464 miles
PASS
Mileage67,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage59,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage52,439 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,674 miles
PASS
Mileage42,453 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage34,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage28,405 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DG56 VAJ

What car is DG56 VAJ?

DG56 VAJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DG56 VAJ?

The last recorded mileage for DG56 VAJ was 117,850 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG56 VAJ passed its MOT?

DG56 VAJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2023.

Is DG56 VAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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