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DY56 XAN

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 177,826 miles on the clock, averaging 8,840 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DY56 XAN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
177,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,840

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,438
Average per year8,840
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY56 XAN 29k66k103k141k178k '09'26'19

Check DY56 XAN

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage171,388 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage163,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage153,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,597 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage143,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,649 miles
Since last MOT+11,830 miles
PASS
Mileage131,819 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,402 miles
PASS
Mileage120,416 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage119,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,644 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage109,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,762 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage102,249 miles
Since last MOT+11,637 miles
PASS
Mileage90,612 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,513 miles
Since last MOT+20,328 miles
PASS
Mileage71,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,238 miles
PASS
Mileage68,947 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage63,888 miles
Since last MOT+8,712 miles
PASS
Mileage55,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage45,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage37,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,746 miles
PASS
Mileage29,005 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DY56 XAN

What car is DY56 XAN?

DY56 XAN is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2006.

What is the mileage of DY56 XAN?

The last recorded mileage for DY56 XAN was 177,826 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY56 XAN passed its MOT?

DY56 XAN has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2026.

Is DY56 XAN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY56 XAN 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 DY56 XAN?

DY56 XAN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.