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MW56 XWJ

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 59,263 miles on the clock, averaging 2,941 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW56 XWJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2010
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
2,941

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,263 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,067
Average per year2,941
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW56 XWJ 12k24k36k47k59k '10'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,067 miles
PASS
Mileage57,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage54,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage51,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,614 miles
PASS
Mileage49,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage46,753 miles
Since last MOT+1,838 miles
PASS
Mileage44,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage42,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
PASS
Mileage39,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,978 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage36,910 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage33,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage29,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage26,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage23,199 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage18,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage15,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage11,911 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 XWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MW56 XWJ

What car is MW56 XWJ?

MW56 XWJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2007.

What is the mileage of MW56 XWJ?

The last recorded mileage for MW56 XWJ was 59,263 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW56 XWJ passed its MOT?

MW56 XWJ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2026.

Is MW56 XWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW56 XWJ 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 MW56 XWJ?

MW56 XWJ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.