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 Diesel 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 103,905 miles on the clock, averaging 8,442 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GV56 XXW
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 103,905 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,442 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV56 XXW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| 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 XXW
What car is GV56 XXW?
GV56 XXW is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.
What is the mileage of GV56 XXW?
The last recorded mileage for GV56 XXW was 103,905 miles, recorded on 23 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV56 XXW passed its MOT?
GV56 XXW has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2020.
Is GV56 XXW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV56 XXW 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 XXW?
GV56 XXW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.