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FP56 GJJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 118,067 miles on the clock, averaging 5,512 miles per year, below 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 FP56 GJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,512

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,067 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP56 GJJ 50k67k84k101k118k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage114,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,303 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage109,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage105,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage103,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage101,202 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage96,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage91,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,512 miles
PASS
Mileage84,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,296 miles
PASS
Mileage76,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage71,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage65,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,149 miles
Since last MOT+14,872 miles
PASS
Mileage50,277 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

RegistrationFP56 GJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FP56 GJJ

What car is FP56 GJJ?

FP56 GJJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of FP56 GJJ?

The last recorded mileage for FP56 GJJ was 118,067 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP56 GJJ passed its MOT?

FP56 GJJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2022.

Is FP56 GJJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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