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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 175,936 miles on the clock, averaging 11,047 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for EX56 VWV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,936 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,454 |
| Average per year | 11,047 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX56 VWV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About EX56 VWV
What car is EX56 VWV?
EX56 VWV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.
What is the mileage of EX56 VWV?
The last recorded mileage for EX56 VWV was 175,936 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX56 VWV passed its MOT?
EX56 VWV has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2022.
Is EX56 VWV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 VWV 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 VWV?
EX56 VWV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.