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LB56 GWL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 273,312 miles on the clock, averaging 27,427 miles per year, above 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 LB56 GWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
273,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
27,427

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 reading273,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year27,427
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB56 GWL 101k144k187k230k273k '09'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage273,312 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage273,310 miles
Since last MOT+23,289 miles
PASS
Mileage250,021 miles
Since last MOT+29,008 miles
PASS
Mileage221,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage221,013 miles
Since last MOT+33,951 miles
PASS
Mileage187,062 miles
Since last MOT+28,323 miles
PASS
Mileage158,739 miles
Since last MOT+26,371 miles
PASS
Mileage132,368 miles
Since last MOT+31,632 miles
PASS
Mileage100,736 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

RegistrationLB56 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About LB56 GWL

What car is LB56 GWL?

LB56 GWL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2006.

What is the mileage of LB56 GWL?

The last recorded mileage for LB56 GWL was 273,312 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB56 GWL passed its MOT?

LB56 GWL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2016.

Is LB56 GWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB56 GWL 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 LB56 GWL?

LB56 GWL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.