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FY56 OBV

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 166,551 miles on the clock, averaging 9,748 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FY56 OBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,748

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,455
Average per year9,748
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY56 OBV 26k61k96k132k167k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage160,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage154,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage148,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage142,277 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,618 miles
PASS
Mileage131,717 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,713 miles
Since last MOT+11,885 miles
PASS
Mileage119,828 miles
Since last MOT+14,327 miles
PASS
Mileage105,501 miles
Since last MOT+18,683 miles
PASS
Mileage86,818 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,796 miles
Since last MOT+17,330 miles
PASS
Mileage69,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage65,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,491 miles
PASS
Mileage54,432 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage48,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage44,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage42,471 miles
Since last MOT+16,051 miles
PASS
Mileage26,420 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FY56 OBV

What car is FY56 OBV?

FY56 OBV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.

What is the mileage of FY56 OBV?

The last recorded mileage for FY56 OBV was 166,551 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY56 OBV passed its MOT?

FY56 OBV has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2024.

Is FY56 OBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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