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EY56 VWR

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourGrey
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 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 96,387 miles on the clock, averaging 4,237 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY56 VWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,237

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,387 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY56 VWR 29k45k62k79k96k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage92,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage88,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage84,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage81,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage79,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage74,619 miles
Since last MOT+6,089 miles
PASS
Mileage68,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage64,875 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage61,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage54,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage49,634 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage44,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage38,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage33,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage28,809 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
PASS
Mileage28,503 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EY56 VWR

What car is EY56 VWR?

EY56 VWR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EY56 VWR?

The last recorded mileage for EY56 VWR was 96,387 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY56 VWR passed its MOT?

EY56 VWR has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is EY56 VWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY56 VWR 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 EY56 VWR?

EY56 VWR is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.