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SW56 LJL

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 139,660 miles on the clock, averaging 6,380 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 LJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2010
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,380

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year588
Average per year6,380
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 LJL 58k79k99k119k140k '10'22'17

Check SW56 LJL

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,660 miles
Since last MOT+588 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage137,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,911 miles
PASS
Mileage134,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage130,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,234 miles
PASS
Mileage121,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage113,880 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage105,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage101,475 miles
Since last MOT+8,109 miles
PASS
Mileage93,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage88,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage79,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,140 miles
PASS
Mileage72,364 miles
Since last MOT+14,237 miles
PASS
Mileage58,127 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 LJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 LJL

What car is SW56 LJL?

SW56 LJL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2007.

What is the mileage of SW56 LJL?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 LJL was 139,660 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 LJL passed its MOT?

SW56 LJL has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Nov 2022.

Is SW56 LJL ULEZ compliant?

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

SW56 LJL is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.