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GY56 KLX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 81,886 miles on the clock, averaging 5,545 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 KLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,886
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,545

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,886 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,992
Average per year5,545
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY56 KLX 40k50k61k71k82k '09'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage74,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage70,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage66,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage60,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage56,248 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage49,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage40,012 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 KLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 KLX

What car is GY56 KLX?

GY56 KLX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 KLX?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 KLX was 81,886 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 KLX passed its MOT?

GY56 KLX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2017.

Is GY56 KLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY56 KLX 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 GY56 KLX?

GY56 KLX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.