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OE56 KUB

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 169,862 miles on the clock, averaging 9,928 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 KUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2010
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,928

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 reading169,862 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,581
Average per year9,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE56 KUB 46k77k108k139k170k '10'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,862 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage159,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage153,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage149,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage140,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,436 miles
PASS
Mileage133,330 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage126,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,663 miles
Since last MOT+10,480 miles
PASS
Mileage116,183 miles
Since last MOT+12,757 miles
PASS
Mileage103,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage94,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,705 miles
PASS
Mileage85,150 miles
Since last MOT+844 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,306 miles
Since last MOT+21,339 miles
PASS
Mileage62,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,967 miles
Since last MOT+16,780 miles
PASS
Mileage46,187 miles

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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

RegistrationOE56 KUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OE56 KUB

What car is OE56 KUB?

OE56 KUB is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OE56 KUB?

The last recorded mileage for OE56 KUB was 169,862 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE56 KUB passed its MOT?

OE56 KUB has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.

Is OE56 KUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE56 KUB 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 KUB?

OE56 KUB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.