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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 158,871 miles on the clock, averaging 7,718 miles per year, around 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 SY56 VEL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,871 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,384 |
| Average per year | 7,718 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | SY56 VEL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SY56 VEL
What car is SY56 VEL?
SY56 VEL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.
What is the mileage of SY56 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for SY56 VEL was 158,871 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY56 VEL passed its MOT?
SY56 VEL has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 27 Apr 2026.
Is SY56 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 VEL 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 SY56 VEL?
SY56 VEL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.