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DG56 XKE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 181,716 miles on the clock, averaging 9,101 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG56 XKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,101

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year207
Average per year9,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG56 XKE 93k115k137k160k182k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,716 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,509 miles
Since last MOT+20,775 miles
PASS
Mileage160,734 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
PASS
Mileage149,673 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage143,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage135,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,258 miles
PASS
Mileage127,890 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage120,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage112,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage105,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,594 miles
Since last MOT+12,120 miles
PASS
Mileage93,474 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,156 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 XKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DG56 XKE

What car is DG56 XKE?

DG56 XKE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DG56 XKE?

The last recorded mileage for DG56 XKE was 181,716 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG56 XKE passed its MOT?

DG56 XKE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2019.

Is DG56 XKE ULEZ compliant?

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

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