Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
AK56 GKY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 71,160 miles on the clock, averaging 6,880 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK56 GKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,160
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,880

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading71,160 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,079
Average per year6,880
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK56 GKY 16k30k44k57k71k '09'17'14

Check AK56 GKY

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage62,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage53,081 miles
Since last MOT+12,305 miles
PASS
Mileage40,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage36,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage30,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage26,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage21,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage15,859 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

More AK56 G plates

Browse all AK56 G registrations from Peterborough.

About AK56 GKY

What car is AK56 GKY?

AK56 GKY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AK56 GKY?

The last recorded mileage for AK56 GKY was 71,160 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK56 GKY passed its MOT?

AK56 GKY has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Oct 2017.

Is AK56 GKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK56 GKY 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 AK56 GKY?

AK56 GKY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.