Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 85,443 miles on the clock, averaging 7,158 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HW56 GFU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,443 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,158 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HW56 GFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About HW56 GFU
What car is HW56 GFU?
HW56 GFU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2006.
What is the mileage of HW56 GFU?
The last recorded mileage for HW56 GFU was 85,443 miles, recorded on 3 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HW56 GFU passed its MOT?
HW56 GFU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2018.
Is HW56 GFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW56 GFU 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 HW56 GFU?
HW56 GFU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.