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BX56 GEY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 168,875 miles on the clock, averaging 7,076 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BX56 GEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,076

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,875 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,076
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BX56 GEY 70k95k119k144k169k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,875 miles
Since last MOT+12,003 miles
PASS
Mileage156,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,526 miles
PASS
Mileage154,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage148,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage145,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage141,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage133,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage125,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage121,072 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage115,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage109,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage104,028 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage95,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage87,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,264 miles
Since last MOT+17,199 miles
PASS
Mileage70,065 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 GEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeBX — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About BX56 GEY

What car is BX56 GEY?

BX56 GEY is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of BX56 GEY?

The last recorded mileage for BX56 GEY was 168,875 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BX56 GEY passed its MOT?

BX56 GEY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2023.

Is BX56 GEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BX56 GEY 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 BX56 GEY?

BX56 GEY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.