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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 196,550 miles on the clock, averaging 9,343 miles per year, above 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 XAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,550 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,343 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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.
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
| Registration | OY56 XAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OY56 XAE
What car is OY56 XAE?
OY56 XAE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OY56 XAE?
The last recorded mileage for OY56 XAE was 196,550 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY56 XAE passed its MOT?
OY56 XAE has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2024.
Is OY56 XAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 XAE 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 XAE?
OY56 XAE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.