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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 86,767 miles on the clock, averaging 4,047 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DG56 ELJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,767 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,715 |
| Average per year | 4,047 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DG56 ELJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About DG56 ELJ
What car is DG56 ELJ?
DG56 ELJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.
What is the mileage of DG56 ELJ?
The last recorded mileage for DG56 ELJ was 86,767 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DG56 ELJ passed its MOT?
DG56 ELJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.
Is DG56 ELJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG56 ELJ 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 DG56 ELJ?
DG56 ELJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.