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OY56 SWW

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 111,470 miles on the clock, averaging 4,749 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for OY56 SWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,749

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 reading111,470 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,511
Average per year4,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 SWW 64k76k88k100k111k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage104,959 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage98,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage96,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage90,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage86,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage81,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage77,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage73,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage69,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage64,027 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 SWW

What car is OY56 SWW?

OY56 SWW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 SWW?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 SWW was 111,470 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 SWW passed its MOT?

OY56 SWW has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2019.

Is OY56 SWW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 SWW 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 OY56 SWW?

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