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GY56 UZX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 131,699 miles on the clock, averaging 9,263 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 UZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,263

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,283
Average per year9,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 UZX 9k40k71k101k132k '09'22'16

Check GY56 UZX

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage131,699 miles
Since last MOT+5,283 miles
PASS
Mileage126,416 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,378 miles
Since last MOT+4,473 miles
PASS
Mileage121,905 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,798 miles
Since last MOT+11,581 miles
PASS
Mileage110,217 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,350 miles
PASS
Mileage108,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,861 miles
Since last MOT+10,998 miles
PASS
Mileage97,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,863 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage86,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,924 miles
Since last MOT+10,253 miles
PASS
Mileage76,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,967 miles
PASS
Mileage65,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,750 miles
PASS
Mileage56,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,954 miles
Since last MOT+14,484 miles
PASS
Mileage42,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage35,991 miles
Since last MOT+13,219 miles
PASS
Mileage22,772 miles
Since last MOT+13,038 miles
PASS
Mileage9,734 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
PASS
Mileage9,409 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 UZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 UZX

What car is GY56 UZX?

GY56 UZX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 UZX?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 UZX was 131,699 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 UZX passed its MOT?

GY56 UZX has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 17 Nov 2022.

Is GY56 UZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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