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YY56 ENJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 137,804 miles on the clock, averaging 8,005 miles per year, around 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 YY56 ENJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,005

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,833
Average per year8,005
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY56 ENJ 38k63k88k113k138k '09'22'19

Check YY56 ENJ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage133,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,325 miles
PASS
Mileage131,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,646 miles
Since last MOT+75,697 miles
PASS
Mileage55,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage48,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,185 miles
PASS
Mileage38,212 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.

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

RegistrationYY56 ENJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YY56 ENJ

What car is YY56 ENJ?

YY56 ENJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2006.

What is the mileage of YY56 ENJ?

The last recorded mileage for YY56 ENJ was 137,804 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY56 ENJ passed its MOT?

YY56 ENJ has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 17 Feb 2022.

Is YY56 ENJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY56 ENJ 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 YY56 ENJ?

YY56 ENJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.