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GY56 XFB

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 1968cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 171,616 miles on the clock, averaging 8,145 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 XFB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,145

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 reading171,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year76
Average per year8,145
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 XFB 34k69k103k137k172k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,616 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage166,183 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage161,127 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage156,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage152,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,617 miles
Since last MOT+14,802 miles
PASS
Mileage137,815 miles
Since last MOT+9,760 miles
PASS
Mileage128,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,055 miles
Since last MOT+10,936 miles
PASS
Mileage117,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage112,127 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage104,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage99,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage92,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
PASS
Mileage86,161 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage77,082 miles
Since last MOT+12,168 miles
PASS
Mileage64,914 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,875 miles
Since last MOT+12,412 miles
PASS
Mileage52,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,792 miles
PASS
Mileage44,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,131 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 XFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 XFB

What car is GY56 XFB?

GY56 XFB is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 XFB?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 XFB was 171,616 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 XFB passed its MOT?

GY56 XFB has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.

Is GY56 XFB ULEZ compliant?

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

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