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DV56 GYC

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 173,419 miles on the clock, averaging 9,501 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DV56 GYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,501

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 reading173,419 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,036
Average per year9,501
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV56 GYC 39k73k106k140k173k '09'23'18

Check DV56 GYC

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage168,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage161,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,732 miles
Since last MOT+10,471 miles
PASS
Mileage151,261 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage143,248 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage141,907 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,878 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage131,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,639 miles
PASS
Mileage122,004 miles
Since last MOT+11,949 miles
PASS
Mileage110,055 miles
Since last MOT+12,083 miles
PASS
Mileage97,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,972 miles
Since last MOT+14,888 miles
PASS
Mileage83,084 miles
Since last MOT+14,070 miles
PASS
Mileage69,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage59,336 miles
Since last MOT+10,968 miles
PASS
Mileage48,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage39,395 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 GYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DV56 GYC

What car is DV56 GYC?

DV56 GYC is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2006.

What is the mileage of DV56 GYC?

The last recorded mileage for DV56 GYC was 173,419 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV56 GYC passed its MOT?

DV56 GYC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2023.

Is DV56 GYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV56 GYC 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 DV56 GYC?

DV56 GYC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.