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OY56 XJP

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 161,595 miles on the clock, averaging 10,307 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY56 XJP

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,307

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 reading161,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,956
Average per year10,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 XJP 29k62k95k128k162k '09'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage155,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,639 miles
Since last MOT+15,296 miles
PASS
Mileage140,343 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage132,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,533 miles
PASS
Mileage127,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,504 miles
PASS
Mileage116,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,820 miles
PASS
Mileage105,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage98,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,487 miles
PASS
Mileage86,555 miles
Since last MOT+12,180 miles
PASS
Mileage74,375 miles
Since last MOT+12,136 miles
PASS
Mileage62,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage57,682 miles
Since last MOT+15,714 miles
PASS
Mileage41,968 miles
Since last MOT+13,258 miles
PASS
Mileage28,710 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY56 XJP

What car is OY56 XJP?

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

What is the mileage of OY56 XJP?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 XJP was 161,595 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 XJP passed its MOT?

OY56 XJP has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2022.

Is OY56 XJP ULEZ compliant?

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

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