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DG56 ELU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 113,020 miles on the clock, averaging 5,731 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG56 ELU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,731

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,697
Average per year5,731
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG56 ELU 17k41k65k89k113k '09'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage111,323 miles
Since last MOT+1,799 miles
PASS
Mileage109,524 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,521 miles
Since last MOT+2,050 miles
PASS
Mileage107,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,174 miles
PASS
Mileage104,297 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage101,535 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage96,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage93,976 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage84,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,631 miles
PASS
Mileage77,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,109 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage68,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage57,851 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,724 miles
Since last MOT+9,785 miles
PASS
Mileage47,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,939 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage37,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,109 miles
PASS
Mileage26,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage16,537 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 ELU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DG56 ELU

What car is DG56 ELU?

DG56 ELU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DG56 ELU?

The last recorded mileage for DG56 ELU was 113,020 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG56 ELU passed its MOT?

DG56 ELU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is DG56 ELU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG56 ELU 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 DG56 ELU?

DG56 ELU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.