Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 135,968 miles on the clock, averaging 7,801 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for OV56 LOD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,968 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,972 |
| Average per year | 7,801 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV56 LOD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OV56 LOD
What car is OV56 LOD?
OV56 LOD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OV56 LOD?
The last recorded mileage for OV56 LOD was 135,968 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV56 LOD passed its MOT?
OV56 LOD has had 13 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (13 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2021.
Is OV56 LOD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV56 LOD is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is OV56 LOD?
OV56 LOD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.