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 Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 156,430 miles on the clock, averaging 8,090 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for AK56 LRA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 156,430 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 21,354 |
| Average per year | 8,090 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK56 LRA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AK56 LRA
What car is AK56 LRA?
AK56 LRA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AK56 LRA?
The last recorded mileage for AK56 LRA was 156,430 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK56 LRA passed its MOT?
AK56 LRA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 1 Oct 2024.
Is AK56 LRA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK56 LRA 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 AK56 LRA?
AK56 LRA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.