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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1395cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 95,789 miles on the clock, averaging 5,983 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for AY56 SHY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,789 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,225 |
| Average per year | 5,983 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY56 SHY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AY56 SHY
What car is AY56 SHY?
AY56 SHY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2017.
What is the mileage of AY56 SHY?
The last recorded mileage for AY56 SHY was 95,789 miles, recorded on 21 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY56 SHY passed its MOT?
AY56 SHY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 May 2026.
Is AY56 SHY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY56 SHY 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 AY56 SHY?
AY56 SHY is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.