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PE56 OFW

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 148,741 miles on the clock, averaging 9,086 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 OFW

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,086

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 reading148,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,503
Average per year9,086
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE56 OFW 61k83k105k127k149k '09'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,503 miles
PASS
Mileage139,238 miles
Since last MOT+18,158 miles
PASS
Mileage121,080 miles
Since last MOT+11,117 miles
PASS
Mileage109,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage106,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage103,588 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage98,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,327 miles
Since last MOT+25,064 miles
PASS
Mileage75,263 miles
Since last MOT+14,210 miles
PASS
Mileage61,053 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 OFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PE56 OFW

What car is PE56 OFW?

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

What is the mileage of PE56 OFW?

The last recorded mileage for PE56 OFW was 148,741 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE56 OFW passed its MOT?

PE56 OFW has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2019.

Is PE56 OFW ULEZ compliant?

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

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