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FV56 MMJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 166,571 miles on the clock, averaging 8,995 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 FV56 MMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,995

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,571 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV56 MMJ 28k62k97k132k167k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage158,231 miles
Since last MOT+14,945 miles
PASS
Mileage143,286 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage133,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage129,856 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,531 miles
PASS
Mileage121,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage113,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,483 miles
Since last MOT+12,969 miles
PASS
Mileage100,514 miles
Since last MOT+12,997 miles
PASS
Mileage87,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,517 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage78,309 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage72,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage65,889 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage59,744 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,725 miles
Since last MOT+10,047 miles
PASS
Mileage49,678 miles
Since last MOT+12,128 miles
PASS
Mileage37,550 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage28,281 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,756 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

RegistrationFV56 MMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FV56 MMJ

What car is FV56 MMJ?

FV56 MMJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.

What is the mileage of FV56 MMJ?

The last recorded mileage for FV56 MMJ was 166,571 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV56 MMJ passed its MOT?

FV56 MMJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2025.

Is FV56 MMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV56 MMJ 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 FV56 MMJ?

FV56 MMJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.