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OY56 HGZ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 172,986 miles on the clock, averaging 11,681 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY56 HGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,681

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,986 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,681
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY56 HGZ 47k78k110k141k173k '09'20'16

Check OY56 HGZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,986 miles
Since last MOT+10,530 miles
PASS
Mileage162,456 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage156,241 miles
Since last MOT+10,400 miles
PASS
Mileage145,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,847 miles
PASS
Mileage134,994 miles
Since last MOT+14,813 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,087 miles
PASS
Mileage109,094 miles
Since last MOT+9,767 miles
PASS
Mileage99,327 miles
Since last MOT+12,427 miles
PASS
Mileage86,900 miles
Since last MOT+10,862 miles
PASS
Mileage76,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,038 miles
Since last MOT+14,929 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,109 miles
Since last MOT+14,383 miles
PASS
Mileage46,726 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 HGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 HGZ

What car is OY56 HGZ?

OY56 HGZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 HGZ?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 HGZ was 172,986 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 HGZ passed its MOT?

OY56 HGZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2020.

Is OY56 HGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 HGZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY56 HGZ?

OY56 HGZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.