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AK56 TXP

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 178,978 miles on the clock, averaging 10,699 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK56 TXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,699

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 reading178,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,142
Average per year10,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK56 TXP 59k89k119k149k179k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,836 miles
Since last MOT+21,699 miles
PASS
Mileage155,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,137 miles
Since last MOT+18,554 miles
PASS
Mileage136,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,583 miles
Since last MOT+15,444 miles
PASS
Mileage121,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage115,883 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage107,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage100,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage92,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage85,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage78,530 miles
Since last MOT+19,600 miles
PASS
Mileage58,930 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK56 TXP

What car is AK56 TXP?

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

What is the mileage of AK56 TXP?

The last recorded mileage for AK56 TXP was 178,978 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK56 TXP passed its MOT?

AK56 TXP has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2021.

Is AK56 TXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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