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GV56 CEA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 2000cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 214,347 miles on the clock, averaging 23,569 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV56 CEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
23,569

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,347 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,359
Average per year23,569
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV56 CEA 57k96k136k175k214k '09'16'12

Check GV56 CEA

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,347 miles
Since last MOT+15,359 miles
PASS
Mileage198,988 miles
Since last MOT+28,067 miles
PASS
Mileage170,921 miles
Since last MOT+31,775 miles
PASS
Mileage139,146 miles
Since last MOT+31,960 miles
PASS
Mileage107,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,186 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage96,379 miles
Since last MOT+19,452 miles
PASS
Mileage76,927 miles
Since last MOT+19,964 miles
PASS
Mileage56,963 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GV56 CEA

What car is GV56 CEA?

GV56 CEA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GV56 CEA?

The last recorded mileage for GV56 CEA was 214,347 miles, recorded on 28 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV56 CEA passed its MOT?

GV56 CEA has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 May 2016.

Is GV56 CEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV56 CEA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV56 CEA?

GV56 CEA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.