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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 133,739 miles on the clock, averaging 6,982 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AV56 VLM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 133,739 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,982 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AV56 VLM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AV56 VLM
What car is AV56 VLM?
AV56 VLM is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AV56 VLM?
The last recorded mileage for AV56 VLM was 133,739 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV56 VLM passed its MOT?
AV56 VLM has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2024.
Is AV56 VLM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV56 VLM 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 VLM?
AV56 VLM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.