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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 108,490 miles on the clock, averaging 7,084 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for BN56 GVP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,490 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,176 |
| Average per year | 7,084 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN56 GVP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About BN56 GVP
What car is BN56 GVP?
BN56 GVP is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.
What is the mileage of BN56 GVP?
The last recorded mileage for BN56 GVP was 108,490 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN56 GVP passed its MOT?
BN56 GVP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 25 Aug 2022.
Is BN56 GVP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN56 GVP 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 BN56 GVP?
BN56 GVP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.