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MJ56 XLK

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 157,453 miles on the clock, averaging 10,372 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ56 XLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,453
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,372

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 reading157,453 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,044
Average per year10,372
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ56 XLK 17k52k87k122k157k '09'23'16

Check MJ56 XLK

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage157,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage147,409 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,407 miles
Since last MOT+13,553 miles
PASS
Mileage133,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage128,906 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage117,864 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage105,300 miles
Since last MOT+15,150 miles
PASS
Mileage90,150 miles
Since last MOT+14,673 miles
PASS
Mileage75,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,477 miles
Since last MOT+12,982 miles
PASS
Mileage62,495 miles
Since last MOT+12,884 miles
PASS
Mileage49,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,611 miles
Since last MOT+18,418 miles
PASS
Mileage31,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage25,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage22,039 miles
Since last MOT+1,352 miles
PASS
Mileage20,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage17,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 XLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MJ56 XLK

What car is MJ56 XLK?

MJ56 XLK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MJ56 XLK?

The last recorded mileage for MJ56 XLK was 157,453 miles, recorded on 18 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ56 XLK passed its MOT?

MJ56 XLK has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 18 May 2023.

Is MJ56 XLK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ56 XLK is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is MJ56 XLK?

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