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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 156,236 miles on the clock, averaging 14,852 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 VDV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,236 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 298 |
| Average per year | 14,852 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 VDV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SW56 VDV
What car is SW56 VDV?
SW56 VDV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.
What is the mileage of SW56 VDV?
The last recorded mileage for SW56 VDV was 156,236 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW56 VDV passed its MOT?
SW56 VDV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2017.
Is SW56 VDV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 VDV 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 VDV?
SW56 VDV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.