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GV56 VRC

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 141,662 miles on the clock, averaging 7,683 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV56 VRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,683

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 reading141,662 miles
Reading date
Miles last year280
Average per year7,683
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV56 VRC 30k58k86k114k142k '09'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,662 miles
Since last MOT+280 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage133,141 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,130 miles
Since last MOT+10,210 miles
PASS
Mileage122,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage115,530 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,529 miles
Since last MOT+12,427 miles
PASS
Mileage103,102 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,095 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,087 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,081 miles
Since last MOT+19,467 miles
PASS
Mileage83,614 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage78,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage71,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage63,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage59,566 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage54,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage50,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage43,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage35,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage29,798 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 VRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GV56 VRC

What car is GV56 VRC?

GV56 VRC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GV56 VRC?

The last recorded mileage for GV56 VRC was 141,662 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV56 VRC passed its MOT?

GV56 VRC has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2024.

Is GV56 VRC ULEZ compliant?

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

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