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KY56 MVJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 172,294 miles on the clock, averaging 8,529 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KY56 MVJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,529

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year299
Average per year8,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY56 MVJ 35k69k103k138k172k '09'25'17

Check KY56 MVJ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,294 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,995 miles
Since last MOT+15,564 miles
PASS
Mileage156,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,653 miles
PASS
Mileage147,778 miles
Since last MOT+12,878 miles
PASS
Mileage134,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage131,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
PASS
Mileage124,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage119,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,751 miles
Since last MOT+9,697 miles
PASS
Mileage110,054 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage100,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,041 miles
PASS
Mileage91,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,453 miles
PASS
Mileage119,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,908 miles
Since last MOT+16,011 miles
PASS
Mileage103,897 miles
Since last MOT+17,146 miles
PASS
Mileage86,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,751 miles
Since last MOT+18,195 miles
PASS
Mileage68,556 miles
Since last MOT+12,423 miles
PASS
Mileage56,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,629 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,965 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,539 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 MVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About KY56 MVJ

What car is KY56 MVJ?

KY56 MVJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2006.

What is the mileage of KY56 MVJ?

The last recorded mileage for KY56 MVJ was 172,294 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY56 MVJ passed its MOT?

KY56 MVJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is KY56 MVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY56 MVJ 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 KY56 MVJ?

KY56 MVJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.