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OY56 OXB

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
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 1984cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 41,024 miles on the clock, averaging 2,583 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 OXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
100%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
2,583

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading41,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year118
Average per year2,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 OXB 24k28k32k37k41k '09'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,024 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
PASS
Mileage40,906 miles
Since last MOT+692 miles
PASS
Mileage40,214 miles
Since last MOT+738 miles
PASS
Mileage39,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage37,391 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
PASS
Mileage37,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage31,160 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage23,956 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.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 OXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 OXB

What car is OY56 OXB?

OY56 OXB is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 OXB?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 OXB was 41,024 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 OXB passed its MOT?

OY56 OXB has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2016.

Is OY56 OXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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