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 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 137,009 miles on the clock, averaging 7,840 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for OV56 URE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,009 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,333 |
| Average per year | 7,840 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV56 URE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OV56 URE
What car is OV56 URE?
OV56 URE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OV56 URE?
The last recorded mileage for OV56 URE was 137,009 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV56 URE passed its MOT?
OV56 URE has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2023.
Is OV56 URE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV56 URE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is OV56 URE?
OV56 URE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.