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SL56 FJD

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 181,892 miles on the clock, averaging 11,539 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 FJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,539

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,183
Average per year11,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 FJD 42k77k112k147k182k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,892 miles
Since last MOT+18,183 miles
PASS
Mileage163,709 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage161,729 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage155,245 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage146,558 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage137,269 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,264 miles
Since last MOT+18,636 miles
PASS
Mileage118,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,628 miles
Since last MOT+11,544 miles
PASS
Mileage107,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage98,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,791 miles
PASS
Mileage90,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage85,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,737 miles
Since last MOT+23,072 miles
PASS
Mileage62,665 miles
Since last MOT+21,004 miles
PASS
Mileage41,661 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 FJD

What car is SL56 FJD?

SL56 FJD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 FJD?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 FJD was 181,892 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 FJD passed its MOT?

SL56 FJD has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2022.

Is SL56 FJD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 FJD is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SL56 FJD?

SL56 FJD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.