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At a glance
This 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 135,404 miles on the clock, averaging 7,151 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 LM56 HDE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,404 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,023 |
| Average per year | 7,151 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LM56 HDE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LM — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About LM56 HDE
What car is LM56 HDE?
LM56 HDE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2007.
What is the mileage of LM56 HDE?
The last recorded mileage for LM56 HDE was 135,404 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LM56 HDE passed its MOT?
LM56 HDE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Nov 2016.
Is LM56 HDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM56 HDE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is LM56 HDE?
LM56 HDE is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.