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SL56 FJY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 155,733 miles on the clock, averaging 7,854 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 FJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,854

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,448
Average per year7,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 FJY 27k59k91k124k156k '09'26'19

Check SL56 FJY

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage155,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage153,285 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,276 miles
Since last MOT+21,219 miles
PASS
Mileage132,057 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,036 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,986 miles
Since last MOT+16,706 miles
PASS
Mileage115,280 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,275 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
PASS
Mileage103,209 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,203 miles
Since last MOT+12,883 miles
PASS
Mileage90,320 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,318 miles
Since last MOT+10,752 miles
PASS
Mileage79,566 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage69,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,643 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage65,766 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage59,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage50,398 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,811 miles
PASS
Mileage45,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage40,591 miles
Since last MOT+7,276 miles
PASS
Mileage33,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage26,903 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 FJY

What car is SL56 FJY?

SL56 FJY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 FJY?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 FJY was 155,733 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 FJY passed its MOT?

SL56 FJY has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jan 2026.

Is SL56 FJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 FJY 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 SL56 FJY?

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