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EU56 GFY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 160,831 miles on the clock, averaging 8,174 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for EU56 GFY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2017
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,174

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,025
Average per year8,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU56 GFY 90k108k125k143k161k '17'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage153,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage150,237 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage147,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,875 miles
PASS
Mileage143,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage139,153 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,021 miles
Since last MOT+24,593 miles
PASS
Mileage114,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,428 miles
Since last MOT+20,847 miles
PASS
Mileage93,581 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage90,048 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 GFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EU56 GFY

What car is EU56 GFY?

EU56 GFY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EU56 GFY?

The last recorded mileage for EU56 GFY was 160,831 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU56 GFY passed its MOT?

EU56 GFY has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is EU56 GFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU56 GFY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EU56 GFY?

EU56 GFY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.