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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 182,981 miles on the clock, averaging 8,464 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 FD56 LNJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,981 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,996 |
| Average per year | 8,464 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | FD56 LNJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About FD56 LNJ
What car is FD56 LNJ?
FD56 LNJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2006.
What is the mileage of FD56 LNJ?
The last recorded mileage for FD56 LNJ was 182,981 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD56 LNJ passed its MOT?
FD56 LNJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.
Is FD56 LNJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD56 LNJ 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 FD56 LNJ?
FD56 LNJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.