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MJ56 XLY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 114,308 miles on the clock, averaging 8,665 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ56 XLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,308
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,665

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 reading114,308 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ56 XLY 13k38k64k89k114k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,308 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage113,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage110,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage108,886 miles
Since last MOT+10,894 miles
PASS
Mileage97,992 miles
Since last MOT+13,058 miles
PASS
Mileage84,934 miles
Since last MOT+10,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,219 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage63,909 miles
Since last MOT+11,601 miles
PASS
Mileage52,308 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage39,470 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,469 miles
Since last MOT+12,185 miles
PASS
Mileage27,284 miles
Since last MOT+13,267 miles
PASS
Mileage14,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage12,745 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 XLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MJ56 XLY

What car is MJ56 XLY?

MJ56 XLY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MJ56 XLY?

The last recorded mileage for MJ56 XLY was 114,308 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ56 XLY passed its MOT?

MJ56 XLY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2021.

Is MJ56 XLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ56 XLY 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 MJ56 XLY?

MJ56 XLY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.