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NG56 XJL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 161,034 miles on the clock, averaging 11,480 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG56 XJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2010
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,480

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 reading161,034 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,974
Average per year11,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG56 XJL 39k70k100k131k161k '10'21'17

Check NG56 XJL

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage152,060 miles
Since last MOT+11,644 miles
PASS
Mileage140,416 miles
Since last MOT+17,597 miles
PASS
Mileage122,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,819 miles
Since last MOT+23,745 miles
PASS
Mileage99,074 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,863 miles
PASS
Mileage88,210 miles
Since last MOT+9,954 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage73,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage68,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage61,127 miles
Since last MOT+12,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,990 miles
Since last MOT+9,854 miles
PASS
Mileage39,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 XJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About NG56 XJL

What car is NG56 XJL?

NG56 XJL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2006.

What is the mileage of NG56 XJL?

The last recorded mileage for NG56 XJL was 161,034 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG56 XJL passed its MOT?

NG56 XJL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2021.

Is NG56 XJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG56 XJL 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 NG56 XJL?

NG56 XJL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.