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AV56 LHU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 61,938 miles on the clock, averaging 4,196 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AV56 LHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,196

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,196
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV56 LHU 16k27k39k50k62k '09'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage61,938 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage61,934 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,930 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage61,038 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage58,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,339 miles
PASS
Mileage52,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
PASS
Mileage45,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,302 miles
PASS
Mileage40,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage36,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage31,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage24,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage19,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,441 miles
PASS
Mileage15,523 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AV56 LHU

What car is AV56 LHU?

AV56 LHU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AV56 LHU?

The last recorded mileage for AV56 LHU was 61,938 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV56 LHU passed its MOT?

AV56 LHU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 3 Nov 2020.

Is AV56 LHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV56 LHU 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 AV56 LHU?

AV56 LHU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.