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PW56 LJW

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 148,284 miles on the clock, averaging 7,706 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PW56 LJW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,284
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,706

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 reading148,284 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,706
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PW56 LJW 47k73k98k123k148k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,284 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage144,170 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage137,433 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage125,856 miles
Since last MOT+14,100 miles
PASS
Mileage111,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage106,501 miles
Since last MOT+1,187 miles
PASS
Mileage105,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage100,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage97,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage93,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage84,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage77,382 miles
Since last MOT+25,998 miles
PASS
Mileage51,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage47,241 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW56 LJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codePW — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PW56 LJW

What car is PW56 LJW?

PW56 LJW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2009.

What is the mileage of PW56 LJW?

The last recorded mileage for PW56 LJW was 148,284 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PW56 LJW passed its MOT?

PW56 LJW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is PW56 LJW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PW56 LJW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PW56 LJW?

PW56 LJW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.