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MJ56 EJU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 85,295 miles on the clock, averaging 7,235 miles per year, below 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 MJ56 EJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,235

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,295 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,790
Average per year7,235
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ56 EJU 27k42k56k71k85k '09'17'14

Check MJ56 EJU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage77,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,460 miles
PASS
Mileage70,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage62,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage54,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,508 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage48,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage39,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage34,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage27,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,181 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

RegistrationMJ56 EJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MJ56 EJU

What car is MJ56 EJU?

MJ56 EJU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MJ56 EJU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ56 EJU was 85,295 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ56 EJU passed its MOT?

MJ56 EJU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2017.

Is MJ56 EJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ56 EJU 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 MJ56 EJU?

MJ56 EJU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.