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NJ56 XME

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 168,376 miles on the clock, averaging 10,286 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ56 XME

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,376
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,286

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 reading168,376 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,850
Average per year10,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ56 XME 43k74k106k137k168k '09'21'16

Check NJ56 XME

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage162,526 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
PASS
Mileage155,895 miles
Since last MOT+14,201 miles
PASS
Mileage141,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,276 miles
PASS
Mileage134,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,496 miles
PASS
Mileage123,922 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage113,961 miles
Since last MOT+14,880 miles
PASS
Mileage99,081 miles
Since last MOT+11,612 miles
PASS
Mileage87,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage80,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage73,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,453 miles
PASS
Mileage63,320 miles
Since last MOT+20,527 miles
PASS
Mileage42,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 XME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About NJ56 XME

What car is NJ56 XME?

NJ56 XME is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2006.

What is the mileage of NJ56 XME?

The last recorded mileage for NJ56 XME was 168,376 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ56 XME passed its MOT?

NJ56 XME has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Dec 2021.

Is NJ56 XME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ56 XME 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 NJ56 XME?

NJ56 XME is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.