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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 163,717 miles on the clock, averaging 12,781 miles per year, above 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 HPN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,717 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 12,781 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 HPN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 HPN
What car is OE56 HPN?
OE56 HPN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OE56 HPN?
The last recorded mileage for OE56 HPN was 163,717 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE56 HPN passed its MOT?
OE56 HPN has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Jul 2018.
Is OE56 HPN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE56 HPN 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 HPN?
OE56 HPN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.