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FY56 FFE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 126,787 miles on the clock, averaging 5,729 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 FY56 FFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,729

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,029
Average per year5,729
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY56 FFE 47k67k87k107k127k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage122,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,758 miles
Since last MOT+12,109 miles
PASS
Mileage110,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage103,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,440 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
PASS
Mileage95,193 miles
PASS
Mileage196,614 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,611 miles
Since last MOT+18,157 miles
PASS
Mileage178,454 miles
Since last MOT+21,480 miles
PASS
Mileage156,974 miles
Since last MOT+25,571 miles
PASS
Mileage131,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,403 miles
Since last MOT+28,118 miles
PASS
Mileage103,285 miles
Since last MOT+28,984 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,301 miles
Since last MOT+23,698 miles
PASS
Mileage50,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage46,996 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

RegistrationFY56 FFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FY56 FFE

What car is FY56 FFE?

FY56 FFE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.

What is the mileage of FY56 FFE?

The last recorded mileage for FY56 FFE was 126,787 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY56 FFE passed its MOT?

FY56 FFE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2023.

Is FY56 FFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY56 FFE 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 FY56 FFE?

FY56 FFE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.