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KN56 UPK

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 181,868 miles on the clock, averaging 8,982 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KN56 UPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,868
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,982

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 reading181,868 miles
Reading date
Miles last year782
Average per year8,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN56 UPK 39k75k111k146k182k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,868 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage172,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage165,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage160,709 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,513 miles
PASS
Mileage156,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage152,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage148,836 miles
Since last MOT+15,516 miles
PASS
Mileage133,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,320 miles
Since last MOT+12,574 miles
PASS
Mileage120,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,775 miles
PASS
Mileage109,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,630 miles
PASS
Mileage101,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,341 miles
Since last MOT+12,151 miles
PASS
Mileage89,190 miles
Since last MOT+15,267 miles
PASS
Mileage73,923 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage64,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,971 miles
PASS
Mileage55,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage48,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage39,246 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 UPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About KN56 UPK

What car is KN56 UPK?

KN56 UPK is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2006.

What is the mileage of KN56 UPK?

The last recorded mileage for KN56 UPK was 181,868 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN56 UPK passed its MOT?

KN56 UPK has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2025.

Is KN56 UPK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN56 UPK 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 KN56 UPK?

KN56 UPK is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.