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OY56 EHC

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 116,181 miles on the clock, averaging 4,804 miles per year, well below 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 OY56 EHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,804

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,421
Average per year4,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 EHC 39k58k78k97k116k '09'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage98,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage94,261 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,166 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage71,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,614 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage47,868 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage39,105 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 EHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 EHC

What car is OY56 EHC?

OY56 EHC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 EHC?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 EHC was 116,181 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 EHC passed its MOT?

OY56 EHC has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is OY56 EHC ULEZ compliant?

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

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