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LT56 XLM

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourGrey
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 1600cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 76,690 miles on the clock, averaging 3,761 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LT56 XLM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,690
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
3,761

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year916
Average per year3,761
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT56 XLM 16k31k46k62k77k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,690 miles
Since last MOT+916 miles
PASS
Mileage75,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
PASS
Mileage73,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage70,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage68,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage65,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage63,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage59,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage55,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage51,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage44,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage39,764 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage35,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage30,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage23,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage21,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage16,017 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 XLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About LT56 XLM

What car is LT56 XLM?

LT56 XLM is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2006.

What is the mileage of LT56 XLM?

The last recorded mileage for LT56 XLM was 76,690 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT56 XLM passed its MOT?

LT56 XLM has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is LT56 XLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT56 XLM 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 LT56 XLM?

LT56 XLM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.