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SA56 LNF

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 87,688 miles on the clock, averaging 3,988 miles per year, well below 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 SA56 LNF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,988

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,675
Average per year3,988
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA56 LNF 23k39k55k72k88k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage83,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,088 miles
PASS
Mileage81,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,677 miles
PASS
Mileage80,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage78,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,910 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage76,982 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage75,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage71,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage69,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage67,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage62,817 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage58,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage52,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage44,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage37,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,086 miles
PASS
Mileage30,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage23,002 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

RegistrationSA56 LNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SA56 LNF

What car is SA56 LNF?

SA56 LNF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SA56 LNF?

The last recorded mileage for SA56 LNF was 87,688 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA56 LNF passed its MOT?

SA56 LNF has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is SA56 LNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA56 LNF 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 SA56 LNF?

SA56 LNF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.