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PE56 LFM

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 188,551 miles on the clock, averaging 10,133 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 LFM

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,133

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 reading188,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,520
Average per year10,133
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE56 LFM 48k83k118k153k189k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,520 miles
PASS
Mileage182,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage175,437 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,663 miles
PASS
Mileage162,701 miles
Since last MOT+12,291 miles
PASS
Mileage150,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,763 miles
PASS
Mileage138,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,392 miles
PASS
Mileage129,255 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,250 miles
Since last MOT+10,619 miles
PASS
Mileage118,631 miles
Since last MOT+13,691 miles
PASS
Mileage104,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage96,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage89,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,887 miles
Since last MOT+11,556 miles
PASS
Mileage78,331 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage70,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,802 miles
Since last MOT+8,775 miles
PASS
Mileage62,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,027 miles
Since last MOT+14,048 miles
PASS
Mileage47,979 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 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PE56 LFM

What car is PE56 LFM?

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

What is the mileage of PE56 LFM?

The last recorded mileage for PE56 LFM was 188,551 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE56 LFM passed its MOT?

PE56 LFM has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.

Is PE56 LFM ULEZ compliant?

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

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