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EX56 LCO

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 131,477 miles on the clock, averaging 7,511 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 LCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,477
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,511

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 reading131,477 miles
Reading date
Miles last year147
Average per year7,511
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 LCO 42k65k87k109k131k '09'21'16

Check EX56 LCO

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,477 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
PASS
Mileage131,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,330 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
PASS
Mileage131,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage125,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage117,362 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage110,681 miles
Since last MOT+13,288 miles
PASS
Mileage97,393 miles
Since last MOT+18,294 miles
PASS
Mileage79,099 miles
Since last MOT+17,815 miles
PASS
Mileage61,284 miles
Since last MOT+19,057 miles
PASS
Mileage42,227 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 LCO

What car is EX56 LCO?

EX56 LCO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EX56 LCO?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 LCO was 131,477 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 LCO passed its MOT?

EX56 LCO has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2021.

Is EX56 LCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 LCO 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 LCO?

EX56 LCO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.