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HG56 BYM

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 126,211 miles on the clock, averaging 6,326 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG56 BYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,211
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,326

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,211 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,220
Average per year6,326
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG56 BYM 26k51k76k101k126k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,211 miles
Since last MOT+14,220 miles
PASS
Mileage111,991 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage106,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage103,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage98,999 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,997 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage97,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,688 miles
PASS
Mileage94,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage89,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage86,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage82,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage78,916 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,915 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage71,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage61,285 miles
Since last MOT+10,818 miles
PASS
Mileage50,467 miles
Since last MOT+10,388 miles
PASS
Mileage40,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage35,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage26,225 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 BYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About HG56 BYM

What car is HG56 BYM?

HG56 BYM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2006.

What is the mileage of HG56 BYM?

The last recorded mileage for HG56 BYM was 126,211 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG56 BYM passed its MOT?

HG56 BYM has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2025.

Is HG56 BYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG56 BYM 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 HG56 BYM?

HG56 BYM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.