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GY56 XUK

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 153,454 miles on the clock, averaging 7,616 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 XUK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,616

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,571
Average per year7,616
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY56 XUK 31k62k92k123k153k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage146,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage141,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage135,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage130,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage124,803 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage118,912 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage111,608 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,607 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage102,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
PASS
Mileage92,903 miles
Since last MOT+10,008 miles
PASS
Mileage82,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage75,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage69,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
PASS
Mileage62,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage56,872 miles
Since last MOT+15,010 miles
PASS
Mileage41,862 miles
Since last MOT+10,787 miles
PASS
Mileage31,075 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 XUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 XUK

What car is GY56 XUK?

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

What is the mileage of GY56 XUK?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 XUK was 153,454 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 XUK passed its MOT?

GY56 XUK has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is GY56 XUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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