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EO55 AZJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 198,441 miles on the clock, averaging 11,661 miles per year, above 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 EO55 AZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
11,661

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year11,661
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO55 AZJ 23k67k111k155k198k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,441 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage187,829 miles
Since last MOT+10,576 miles
PASS
Mileage177,253 miles
Since last MOT+13,702 miles
PASS
Mileage163,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,551 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage153,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,957 miles
Since last MOT+13,677 miles
PASS
Mileage140,280 miles
Since last MOT+14,858 miles
PASS
Mileage125,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,422 miles
Since last MOT+17,049 miles
PASS
Mileage108,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,373 miles
Since last MOT+17,944 miles
PASS
Mileage90,429 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,428 miles
Since last MOT+12,420 miles
PASS
Mileage78,008 miles
Since last MOT+14,679 miles
PASS
Mileage63,329 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage63,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage56,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage48,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage32,497 miles
Since last MOT+9,272 miles
PASS
Mileage23,225 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

RegistrationEO55 AZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 AZJ

What car is EO55 AZJ?

EO55 AZJ is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EO55 AZJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 AZJ was 198,441 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 AZJ passed its MOT?

EO55 AZJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2024.

Is EO55 AZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 AZJ 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 EO55 AZJ?

EO55 AZJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.