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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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 166,807 miles on the clock, averaging 7,431 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 EN56 KUG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,807 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,431 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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 | EN56 KUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EN — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About EN56 KUG
What car is EN56 KUG?
EN56 KUG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.
What is the mileage of EN56 KUG?
The last recorded mileage for EN56 KUG was 166,807 miles, recorded on 12 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EN56 KUG passed its MOT?
EN56 KUG has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2026.
Is EN56 KUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN56 KUG 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 EN56 KUG?
EN56 KUG is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.