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GP56 EHY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 146,327 miles on the clock, averaging 7,724 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP56 EHY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
146,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,724

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,327 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP56 EHY 21k53k84k115k146k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,531 miles
PASS
Mileage136,796 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,795 miles
Since last MOT+10,123 miles
PASS
Mileage126,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage118,678 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage113,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,247 miles
PASS
Mileage109,194 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage105,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage103,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,367 miles
PASS
Mileage100,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage97,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,579 miles
PASS
Mileage87,134 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage77,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,319 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage67,638 miles
Since last MOT+10,894 miles
PASS
Mileage56,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage47,196 miles
Since last MOT+12,815 miles
PASS
Mileage34,381 miles
Since last MOT+12,970 miles
PASS
Mileage21,411 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 EHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 EHY

What car is GP56 EHY?

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

What is the mileage of GP56 EHY?

The last recorded mileage for GP56 EHY was 146,327 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP56 EHY passed its MOT?

GP56 EHY has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is GP56 EHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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