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EX56 SWW

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 74,850 miles on the clock, averaging 4,419 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 SWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,419

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year454
Average per year4,419
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 SWW 15k30k45k60k75k '09'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,850 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
PASS
Mileage74,396 miles
Since last MOT+448 miles
PASS
Mileage73,948 miles
Since last MOT+1,240 miles
PASS
Mileage72,708 miles
Since last MOT+2,593 miles
PASS
Mileage70,115 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage62,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage53,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage48,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage46,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage38,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage31,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage24,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage18,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage15,151 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EX56 SWW

What car is EX56 SWW?

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

What is the mileage of EX56 SWW?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 SWW was 74,850 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 SWW passed its MOT?

EX56 SWW has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Jun 2023.

Is EX56 SWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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