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GY56 WGD

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 72,660 miles on the clock, averaging 8,669 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 WGD

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,669

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 reading72,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,226
Average per year8,669
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY56 WGD 22k35k47k60k73k '09'15'12

Check GY56 WGD

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,660 miles
Since last MOT+12,226 miles
PASS
Mileage60,434 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,957 miles
PASS
Mileage50,427 miles
Since last MOT+12,318 miles
PASS
Mileage38,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,255 miles
PASS
Mileage33,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage27,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage21,865 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About GY56 WGD

What car is GY56 WGD?

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

What is the mileage of GY56 WGD?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 WGD was 72,660 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 WGD passed its MOT?

GY56 WGD has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2015.

Is GY56 WGD ULEZ compliant?

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

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