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BL56 JYW

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 124,559 miles on the clock, averaging 6,498 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL56 JYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,498

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,123
Average per year6,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL56 JYW 27k51k76k100k125k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,559 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage123,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage121,811 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,791 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage120,519 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage119,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,660 miles
PASS
Mileage117,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage115,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,352 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage113,633 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage112,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage109,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,738 miles
PASS
Mileage107,574 miles
Since last MOT+14,286 miles
PASS
Mileage93,288 miles
Since last MOT+25,441 miles
PASS
Mileage67,847 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,845 miles
Since last MOT+22,732 miles
PASS
Mileage45,113 miles
Since last MOT+12,338 miles
PASS
Mileage32,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage27,125 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 JYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About BL56 JYW

What car is BL56 JYW?

BL56 JYW is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2007.

What is the mileage of BL56 JYW?

The last recorded mileage for BL56 JYW was 124,559 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL56 JYW passed its MOT?

BL56 JYW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2026.

Is BL56 JYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL56 JYW 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 BL56 JYW?

BL56 JYW is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.