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DB56 DCB

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 115,300 miles on the clock, averaging 5,654 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DB56 DCB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,654

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 reading115,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,250
Average per year5,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DB56 DCB 25k47k70k93k115k '09'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage113,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage110,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,791 miles
PASS
Mileage107,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage105,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage103,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,201 miles
PASS
Mileage98,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage92,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,860 miles
PASS
Mileage82,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage75,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage68,617 miles
Since last MOT+7,253 miles
PASS
Mileage61,364 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,072 miles
PASS
Mileage54,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,183 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage47,328 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage38,174 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage30,638 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage24,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,518 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB56 DCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDB — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DB56 DCB

What car is DB56 DCB?

DB56 DCB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DB56 DCB?

The last recorded mileage for DB56 DCB was 115,300 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DB56 DCB passed its MOT?

DB56 DCB has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is DB56 DCB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DB56 DCB 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 DB56 DCB?

DB56 DCB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.