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GU56 EBO

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 130,601 miles on the clock, averaging 8,377 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU56 EBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,377

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,601 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,377
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU56 EBO 17k45k74k102k131k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,601 miles
Since last MOT+22,156 miles
PASS
Mileage108,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage101,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage98,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage94,834 miles
Since last MOT+24,277 miles
PASS
Mileage70,557 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,538 miles
Since last MOT+14,005 miles
PASS
Mileage56,533 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,420 miles
PASS
Mileage59,242 miles
Since last MOT+20,264 miles
PASS
Mileage38,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage32,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage30,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage25,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage20,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage16,636 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GU56 EBO

What car is GU56 EBO?

GU56 EBO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GU56 EBO?

The last recorded mileage for GU56 EBO was 130,601 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU56 EBO passed its MOT?

GU56 EBO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2023.

Is GU56 EBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU56 EBO 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 GU56 EBO?

GU56 EBO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.