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SW56 FJA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 150,406 miles on the clock, averaging 8,320 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 FJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,320

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,755
Average per year8,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 FJA 40k68k95k123k150k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage144,651 miles
Since last MOT+301 miles
PASS
Mileage144,350 miles
Since last MOT+18,831 miles
PASS
Mileage125,519 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage123,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage116,681 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage109,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,426 miles
PASS
Mileage100,311 miles
Since last MOT+10,124 miles
PASS
Mileage90,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage80,171 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage69,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage59,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,210 miles
Since last MOT+10,529 miles
PASS
Mileage48,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,697 miles
PASS
Mileage39,984 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 FJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 FJA

What car is SW56 FJA?

SW56 FJA is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.

What is the mileage of SW56 FJA?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 FJA was 150,406 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 FJA passed its MOT?

SW56 FJA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2023.

Is SW56 FJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 FJA 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 SW56 FJA?

SW56 FJA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.