Vehicle summary
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 1600cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 133,706 miles on the clock, averaging 6,937 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EX56 CBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 133,706 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,988 |
| Average per year | 6,937 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX56 CBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About EX56 CBU
What car is EX56 CBU?
EX56 CBU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.
What is the mileage of EX56 CBU?
The last recorded mileage for EX56 CBU was 133,706 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX56 CBU passed its MOT?
EX56 CBU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2024.
Is EX56 CBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 CBU 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 EX56 CBU?
EX56 CBU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.