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BK56 YLH

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 176,593 miles on the clock, averaging 9,341 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BK56 YLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,341

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,593 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,341
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK56 YLH 27k65k102k139k177k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,593 miles
Since last MOT+11,195 miles
PASS
Mileage165,398 miles
Since last MOT+12,589 miles
PASS
Mileage152,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage144,489 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,450 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage136,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage132,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,684 miles
PASS
Mileage121,457 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,455 miles
Since last MOT+13,319 miles
PASS
Mileage108,136 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,134 miles
Since last MOT+11,525 miles
PASS
Mileage96,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,837 miles
PASS
Mileage83,772 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage74,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,852 miles
PASS
Mileage62,550 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
PASS
Mileage52,763 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage47,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,175 miles
PASS
Mileage40,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage34,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage27,481 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
PASS
Mileage27,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,410 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 YLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About BK56 YLH

What car is BK56 YLH?

BK56 YLH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of BK56 YLH?

The last recorded mileage for BK56 YLH was 176,593 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK56 YLH passed its MOT?

BK56 YLH has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2025.

Is BK56 YLH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK56 YLH 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 BK56 YLH?

BK56 YLH is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.