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PE56 LJL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 198,195 miles on the clock, averaging 8,962 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE56 LJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,195
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,962

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading198,195 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,540
Average per year8,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE56 LJL 47k85k122k160k198k '09'26'18

Check PE56 LJL

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage198,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage194,655 miles
Since last MOT+578 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,077 miles
Since last MOT+12,514 miles
PASS
Mileage181,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,563 miles
Since last MOT+13,737 miles
PASS
Mileage167,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage160,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage157,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage152,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage146,548 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage140,658 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage132,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage130,460 miles
Since last MOT+11,474 miles
PASS
Mileage118,986 miles
Since last MOT+10,430 miles
PASS
Mileage108,556 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage95,718 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage87,864 miles
Since last MOT+14,186 miles
PASS
Mileage73,678 miles
Since last MOT+16,133 miles
PASS
Mileage57,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,545 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage46,782 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 LJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PE56 LJL

What car is PE56 LJL?

PE56 LJL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PE56 LJL?

The last recorded mileage for PE56 LJL was 198,195 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE56 LJL passed its MOT?

PE56 LJL has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 11 May 2026.

Is PE56 LJL ULEZ compliant?

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

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