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DG56 XLF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 187,954 miles on the clock, averaging 10,084 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG56 XLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,084

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,954 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,079
Average per year10,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG56 XLF 43k80k116k152k188k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage182,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage176,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
PASS
Mileage170,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage163,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,516 miles
Since last MOT+12,961 miles
PASS
Mileage150,555 miles
Since last MOT+14,911 miles
PASS
Mileage135,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,644 miles
Since last MOT+12,209 miles
PASS
Mileage123,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage115,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage106,082 miles
Since last MOT+18,141 miles
PASS
Mileage87,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,941 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage77,992 miles
Since last MOT+9,674 miles
PASS
Mileage68,318 miles
Since last MOT+16,692 miles
PASS
Mileage51,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage43,674 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,472 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 XLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 XLF

What car is DG56 XLF?

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

What is the mileage of DG56 XLF?

The last recorded mileage for DG56 XLF was 187,954 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG56 XLF passed its MOT?

DG56 XLF has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2023.

Is DG56 XLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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