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BD56 BVA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 165,824 miles on the clock, averaging 8,153 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD56 BVA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,824
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,153

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,824 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD56 BVA 34k67k100k133k166k '09'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,824 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,822 miles
Since last MOT+9,008 miles
PASS
Mileage156,814 miles
Since last MOT+9,441 miles
PASS
Mileage147,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage142,227 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage138,130 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage134,236 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage129,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage124,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage118,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
PASS
Mileage111,839 miles
Since last MOT+11,767 miles
PASS
Mileage100,072 miles
Since last MOT+12,073 miles
PASS
Mileage87,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,666 miles
PASS
Mileage76,333 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage66,040 miles
Since last MOT+10,708 miles
PASS
Mileage55,332 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage44,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage34,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,369 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About BD56 BVA

What car is BD56 BVA?

BD56 BVA is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of BD56 BVA?

The last recorded mileage for BD56 BVA was 165,824 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD56 BVA passed its MOT?

BD56 BVA has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is BD56 BVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD56 BVA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BD56 BVA?

BD56 BVA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.