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AK56 SYU

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 122,727 miles on the clock, averaging 6,230 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK56 SYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,727
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,230

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,727 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK56 SYU 31k54k77k100k123k '09'24'18

Check AK56 SYU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,727 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage111,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,782 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage102,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,334 miles
PASS
Mileage97,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage92,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage83,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,651 miles
Since last MOT+1,256 miles
PASS
Mileage82,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,046 miles
PASS
Mileage78,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage71,630 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage66,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage60,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage52,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,014 miles
PASS
Mileage45,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage38,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage30,593 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 SYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AK56 SYU

What car is AK56 SYU?

AK56 SYU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AK56 SYU?

The last recorded mileage for AK56 SYU was 122,727 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK56 SYU passed its MOT?

AK56 SYU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2024.

Is AK56 SYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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