Vehicle summary
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 156,161 miles on the clock, averaging 6,665 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 OE56 CAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 156,161 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 6,665 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OE56 CAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OE — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OE56 CAU
What car is OE56 CAU?
OE56 CAU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OE56 CAU?
The last recorded mileage for OE56 CAU was 156,161 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE56 CAU passed its MOT?
OE56 CAU has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2025.
Is OE56 CAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE56 CAU 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 OE56 CAU?
OE56 CAU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.