Vehicle summary
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 169,156 miles on the clock, averaging 17,595 miles per year, above 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 SW56 FTO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,156 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,590 |
| Average per year | 17,595 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SW56 FTO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SW56 FTO
What car is SW56 FTO?
SW56 FTO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2007.
What is the mileage of SW56 FTO?
The last recorded mileage for SW56 FTO was 169,156 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW56 FTO passed its MOT?
SW56 FTO has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2015.
Is SW56 FTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 FTO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, 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 FTO?
SW56 FTO is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.