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GY56 VEA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 153,648 miles on the clock, averaging 7,936 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 VEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,936

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year533
Average per year7,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 VEA 26k58k90k122k154k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,648 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
PASS
Mileage153,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage150,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage147,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage142,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage138,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,502 miles
PASS
Mileage133,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,192 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage125,863 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage115,559 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage104,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage94,046 miles
Since last MOT+12,320 miles
PASS
Mileage81,726 miles
Since last MOT+11,708 miles
PASS
Mileage70,018 miles
Since last MOT+11,744 miles
PASS
Mileage58,274 miles
Since last MOT+10,264 miles
PASS
Mileage48,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage38,278 miles
Since last MOT+11,999 miles
PASS
Mileage26,279 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 VEA

What car is GY56 VEA?

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

What is the mileage of GY56 VEA?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 VEA was 153,648 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 VEA passed its MOT?

GY56 VEA has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is GY56 VEA ULEZ compliant?

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

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