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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 102,259 miles on the clock, averaging 6,197 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MT56 XAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,259 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,174 |
| Average per year | 6,197 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT56 XAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 XAE
What car is MT56 XAE?
MT56 XAE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.
What is the mileage of MT56 XAE?
The last recorded mileage for MT56 XAE was 102,259 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT56 XAE passed its MOT?
MT56 XAE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2023.
Is MT56 XAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT56 XAE 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 XAE?
MT56 XAE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.