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SA56 LSX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 81,845 miles on the clock, averaging 4,204 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 LSX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,204

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,845 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,797
Average per year4,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA56 LSX 15k32k48k65k82k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage76,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,911 miles
PASS
Mileage73,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,690 miles
PASS
Mileage67,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage61,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage56,577 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,562 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage52,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage48,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,041 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
PASS
Mileage46,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,703 miles
PASS
Mileage45,268 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage42,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage37,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,733 miles
PASS
Mileage30,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage25,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,341 miles
PASS
Mileage19,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage15,044 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 LSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SA56 LSX

What car is SA56 LSX?

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

What is the mileage of SA56 LSX?

The last recorded mileage for SA56 LSX was 81,845 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA56 LSX passed its MOT?

SA56 LSX has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is SA56 LSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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