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GP56 DCE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 54,185 miles on the clock, averaging 4,968 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP56 DCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,968

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,803
Average per year4,968
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP56 DCE 13k23k34k44k54k '09'18'15

Check GP56 DCE

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage49,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage45,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage41,030 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage35,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage30,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage26,093 miles
Since last MOT+12,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,442 miles
Since last MOT+329 miles
PASS
Mileage13,113 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 DCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GP56 DCE

What car is GP56 DCE?

GP56 DCE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GP56 DCE?

The last recorded mileage for GP56 DCE was 54,185 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP56 DCE passed its MOT?

GP56 DCE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2018.

Is GP56 DCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP56 DCE 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 GP56 DCE?

GP56 DCE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.