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AV56 LHY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 77,754 miles on the clock, averaging 3,962 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 LHY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
77,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,962

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 reading77,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,107
Average per year3,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV56 LHY 14k30k46k62k78k '09'25'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage74,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,550 miles
PASS
Mileage73,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage65,084 miles
Since last MOT+11,470 miles
PASS
Mileage53,614 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage45,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage43,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage37,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,792 miles
Since last MOT+10,485 miles
PASS
Mileage27,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage21,960 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage13,620 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AV56 LHY

What car is AV56 LHY?

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

What is the mileage of AV56 LHY?

The last recorded mileage for AV56 LHY was 77,754 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV56 LHY passed its MOT?

AV56 LHY has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is AV56 LHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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