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GU56 EEV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 64,185 miles on the clock, averaging 2,525 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU56 EEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,525

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year2,525
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU56 EEV 28k37k46k55k64k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,185 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage64,155 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
PASS
Mileage63,965 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
PASS
Mileage63,848 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage63,841 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage63,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,834 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage63,827 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
PASS
Mileage63,660 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
PASS
Mileage63,642 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
PASS
Mileage63,541 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
PASS
Mileage63,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage55,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage46,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,908 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage27,624 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EEV
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 EEV

What car is GU56 EEV?

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

What is the mileage of GU56 EEV?

The last recorded mileage for GU56 EEV was 64,185 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU56 EEV passed its MOT?

GU56 EEV has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2024.

Is GU56 EEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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