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AF56 ZMU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 157,843 miles on the clock, averaging 8,199 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AF56 ZMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,843
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,199

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,489
Average per year8,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF56 ZMU 22k56k90k124k158k '09'26'19

Check AF56 ZMU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage152,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage147,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage142,601 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage133,707 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage122,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage115,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage109,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,003 miles
PASS
Mileage98,575 miles
Since last MOT+11,384 miles
PASS
Mileage87,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,677 miles
PASS
Mileage76,514 miles
Since last MOT+9,536 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,978 miles
Since last MOT+16,367 miles
PASS
Mileage50,611 miles
Since last MOT+12,034 miles
PASS
Mileage38,577 miles
Since last MOT+8,104 miles
PASS
Mileage30,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,962 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage21,774 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 ZMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AF56 ZMU

What car is AF56 ZMU?

AF56 ZMU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AF56 ZMU?

The last recorded mileage for AF56 ZMU was 157,843 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF56 ZMU passed its MOT?

AF56 ZMU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2026.

Is AF56 ZMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF56 ZMU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AF56 ZMU?

AF56 ZMU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.