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PE56 LFT

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 251,522 miles on the clock, averaging 15,743 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 LFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
251,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
15,743

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading251,522 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,107
Average per year15,743
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE56 LFT 24k81k138k195k252k '09'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage251,522 miles
Since last MOT+12,107 miles
PASS
Mileage239,415 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage239,153 miles
Since last MOT+14,939 miles
PASS
Mileage224,214 miles
Since last MOT+15,632 miles
PASS
Mileage208,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,708 miles
PASS
Mileage196,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,874 miles
Since last MOT+16,918 miles
PASS
Mileage179,956 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,950 miles
Since last MOT+17,223 miles
PASS
Mileage162,727 miles
Since last MOT+18,638 miles
PASS
Mileage144,089 miles
Since last MOT+16,247 miles
PASS
Mileage127,842 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,824 miles
Since last MOT+17,237 miles
PASS
Mileage110,587 miles
Since last MOT+20,763 miles
PASS
Mileage89,824 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,810 miles
Since last MOT+24,775 miles
PASS
Mileage65,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,035 miles
Since last MOT+17,399 miles
PASS
Mileage47,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,636 miles
Since last MOT+18,472 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,871 miles
PASS
Mileage24,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,293 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 LFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PE56 LFT

What car is PE56 LFT?

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

What is the mileage of PE56 LFT?

The last recorded mileage for PE56 LFT was 251,522 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE56 LFT passed its MOT?

PE56 LFT has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2024.

Is PE56 LFT ULEZ compliant?

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

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