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OY56 BZT

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for OY56 BZT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
13,425

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 reading253,728 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29,831
Average per year13,425
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 BZT 40k93k147k200k254k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage253,728 miles
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Mileage223,897 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
PASS
Mileage223,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage223,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,819 miles
PASS
Mileage214,433 miles
Since last MOT+13,725 miles
PASS
Mileage200,708 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,707 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage188,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,798 miles
Since last MOT+24,482 miles
PASS
Mileage164,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,316 miles
Since last MOT+23,278 miles
PASS
Mileage141,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage135,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage130,800 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,794 miles
Since last MOT+11,058 miles
PASS
Mileage119,736 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage110,126 miles
Since last MOT+16,499 miles
PASS
Mileage93,627 miles
Since last MOT+19,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,070 miles
Since last MOT+18,164 miles
PASS
Mileage55,906 miles
Since last MOT+16,020 miles
PASS
Mileage39,886 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 BZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 BZT

What car is OY56 BZT?

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

Has OY56 BZT passed its MOT?

OY56 BZT has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is OY56 BZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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