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AE56 YPL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 209,343 miles on the clock, averaging 9,175 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE56 YPL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
209,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2010
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,175

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,816
Average per year9,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE56 YPL 65k101k137k173k209k '10'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,343 miles
Since last MOT+10,816 miles
PASS
Mileage198,527 miles
Since last MOT+11,292 miles
PASS
Mileage187,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage175,990 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage166,797 miles
Since last MOT+12,123 miles
PASS
Mileage154,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage146,182 miles
Since last MOT+13,443 miles
PASS
Mileage132,739 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,738 miles
Since last MOT+14,399 miles
PASS
Mileage118,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,339 miles
Since last MOT+13,932 miles
PASS
Mileage104,407 miles
Since last MOT+11,464 miles
PASS
Mileage92,943 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,940 miles
Since last MOT+13,431 miles
PASS
Mileage79,509 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage73,713 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,709 miles
Since last MOT+9,108 miles
PASS
Mileage64,601 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AE56 YPL

What car is AE56 YPL?

AE56 YPL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AE56 YPL?

The last recorded mileage for AE56 YPL was 209,343 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE56 YPL passed its MOT?

AE56 YPL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.

Is AE56 YPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE56 YPL 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 AE56 YPL?

AE56 YPL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.