Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 73,093 miles on the clock, averaging 3,563 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for GV56 NWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,093 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,697 |
| Average per year | 3,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV56 NWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About GV56 NWJ
What car is GV56 NWJ?
GV56 NWJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.
What is the mileage of GV56 NWJ?
The last recorded mileage for GV56 NWJ was 73,093 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV56 NWJ passed its MOT?
GV56 NWJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2025.
Is GV56 NWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV56 NWJ 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 GV56 NWJ?
GV56 NWJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.