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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 98,951 miles on the clock, averaging 4,587 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for MT56 VEM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 98,951 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,176 |
| Average per year | 4,587 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT56 VEM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About MT56 VEM
What car is MT56 VEM?
MT56 VEM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.
What is the mileage of MT56 VEM?
The last recorded mileage for MT56 VEM was 98,951 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT56 VEM passed its MOT?
MT56 VEM has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.
Is MT56 VEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT56 VEM 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 MT56 VEM?
MT56 VEM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.