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OY56 XJH

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 177,613 miles on the clock, averaging 9,028 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY56 XJH

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,028

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 XJH 40k74k109k143k178k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,613 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,031 miles
PASS
Mileage168,573 miles
Since last MOT+15,971 miles
PASS
Mileage152,602 miles
Since last MOT+24,231 miles
PASS
Mileage128,371 miles
Since last MOT+13,238 miles
PASS
Mileage115,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage108,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage107,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage101,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,630 miles
PASS
Mileage92,704 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage80,966 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage78,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage76,164 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage72,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage63,890 miles
Since last MOT+23,812 miles
PASS
Mileage40,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 XJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 XJH

What car is OY56 XJH?

OY56 XJH is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 XJH?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 XJH was 177,613 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 XJH passed its MOT?

OY56 XJH has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2025.

Is OY56 XJH ULEZ compliant?

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

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