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MT56 XAJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 144,530 miles on the clock, averaging 13,110 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT56 XAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,110

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,166
Average per year13,110
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT56 XAJ 33k61k89k117k145k '09'18'14

Check MT56 XAJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,166 miles
PASS
Mileage141,364 miles
Since last MOT+9,772 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+18,686 miles
PASS
Mileage112,906 miles
Since last MOT+16,256 miles
PASS
Mileage96,650 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,648 miles
Since last MOT+15,646 miles
PASS
Mileage81,002 miles
Since last MOT+14,115 miles
PASS
Mileage66,887 miles
Since last MOT+16,220 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage42,630 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage33,260 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MT56 XAJ

What car is MT56 XAJ?

MT56 XAJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MT56 XAJ?

The last recorded mileage for MT56 XAJ was 144,530 miles, recorded on 24 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT56 XAJ passed its MOT?

MT56 XAJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 May 2018.

Is MT56 XAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT56 XAJ 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 MT56 XAJ?

MT56 XAJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.