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GR56 HGU

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 134,514 miles on the clock, averaging 7,070 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR56 HGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,514
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2010
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,070

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

Below average
Latest reading134,514 miles
Reading date
Miles last year57
Average per year7,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR56 HGU 28k54k81k108k135k '10'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,514 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage130,511 miles
Since last MOT+12,537 miles
PASS
Mileage117,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,472 miles
PASS
Mileage105,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage102,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage100,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage95,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage89,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,475 miles
PASS
Mileage81,395 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,394 miles
PASS
Mileage70,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage62,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage54,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage47,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,577 miles
PASS
Mileage38,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage32,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage27,662 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GR56 HGU

What car is GR56 HGU?

GR56 HGU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2007.

What is the mileage of GR56 HGU?

The last recorded mileage for GR56 HGU was 134,514 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR56 HGU passed its MOT?

GR56 HGU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2025.

Is GR56 HGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR56 HGU 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 GR56 HGU?

GR56 HGU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.