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OY56 BNO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 148,443 miles on the clock, averaging 6,266 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 OY56 BNO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,266

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,443 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,266
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 BNO 48k73k98k123k148k '09'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage144,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage138,230 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage129,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage123,114 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage115,598 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage108,645 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,640 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage103,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage99,509 miles
Since last MOT+4,513 miles
PASS
Mileage94,996 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage77,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage69,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage59,950 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage47,554 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

RegistrationOY56 BNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 BNO

What car is OY56 BNO?

OY56 BNO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 BNO?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 BNO was 148,443 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 BNO passed its MOT?

OY56 BNO has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2025.

Is OY56 BNO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 BNO 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 OY56 BNO?

OY56 BNO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.