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 Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 165,424 miles on the clock, averaging 8,514 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BN56 VLZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,424 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,351 |
| Average per year | 8,514 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN56 VLZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About BN56 VLZ
What car is BN56 VLZ?
BN56 VLZ is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.
What is the mileage of BN56 VLZ?
The last recorded mileage for BN56 VLZ was 165,424 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN56 VLZ passed its MOT?
BN56 VLZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2023.
Is BN56 VLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN56 VLZ 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 BN56 VLZ?
BN56 VLZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.