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GV56 TVU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 107,485 miles on the clock, averaging 6,216 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV56 TVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,216

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,485 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV56 TVU 12k36k60k84k107k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage103,325 miles
Since last MOT+11,556 miles
PASS
Mileage91,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,769 miles
Since last MOT+13,499 miles
PASS
Mileage78,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage74,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage70,589 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage66,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage62,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage57,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage49,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,112 miles
PASS
Mileage41,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage35,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,828 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage29,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage24,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage18,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage11,938 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 TVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GV56 TVU

What car is GV56 TVU?

GV56 TVU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GV56 TVU?

The last recorded mileage for GV56 TVU was 107,485 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV56 TVU passed its MOT?

GV56 TVU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2025.

Is GV56 TVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV56 TVU 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 TVU?

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