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FP56 ECA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 171,734 miles on the clock, averaging 8,319 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FP56 ECA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,319

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading171,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP56 ECA 37k71k104k138k172k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,734 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage167,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage160,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage154,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage145,543 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage138,967 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,965 miles
Since last MOT+9,612 miles
PASS
Mileage129,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,353 miles
Since last MOT+12,275 miles
PASS
Mileage117,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,078 miles
Since last MOT+12,784 miles
PASS
Mileage104,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,969 miles
PASS
Mileage93,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,325 miles
Since last MOT+20,007 miles
PASS
Mileage73,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage71,880 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage64,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage58,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage48,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage42,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage36,906 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ECA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FP56 ECA

What car is FP56 ECA?

FP56 ECA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of FP56 ECA?

The last recorded mileage for FP56 ECA was 171,734 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP56 ECA passed its MOT?

FP56 ECA has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is FP56 ECA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP56 ECA 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 FP56 ECA?

FP56 ECA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.