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PE56 FJJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 212,043 miles on the clock, averaging 9,914 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 PE56 FJJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
212,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,914

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year486
Average per year9,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE56 FJJ 44k86k128k170k212k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,043 miles
Since last MOT+486 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,557 miles
Since last MOT+27,029 miles
PASS
Mileage184,528 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,524 miles
Since last MOT+27,114 miles
PASS
Mileage157,410 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,408 miles
Since last MOT+22,210 miles
PASS
Mileage135,198 miles
Since last MOT+13,218 miles
PASS
Mileage121,980 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage120,089 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
PASS
Mileage119,843 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage117,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,520 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage117,021 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage111,241 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage107,224 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
PASS
Mileage98,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage93,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,844 miles
PASS
Mileage87,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage79,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage70,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,758 miles
PASS
Mileage60,014 miles
Since last MOT+15,576 miles
PASS
Mileage44,438 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

RegistrationPE56 FJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PE56 FJJ

What car is PE56 FJJ?

PE56 FJJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PE56 FJJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE56 FJJ was 212,043 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE56 FJJ passed its MOT?

PE56 FJJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2026.

Is PE56 FJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE56 FJJ 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 PE56 FJJ?

PE56 FJJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.