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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 134,338 miles on the clock, averaging 6,997 miles per year, below 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 VGZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 134,338 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,880 |
| Average per year | 6,997 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 VGZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VGZ
What car is SY56 VGZ?
SY56 VGZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.
What is the mileage of SY56 VGZ?
The last recorded mileage for SY56 VGZ was 134,338 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY56 VGZ passed its MOT?
SY56 VGZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 2 Sep 2025.
Is SY56 VGZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 VGZ 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 VGZ?
SY56 VGZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.