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OY56 XDL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 188,539 miles on the clock, averaging 11,892 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY56 XDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,892

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 reading188,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 XDL 69k99k129k159k189k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,539 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,535 miles
Since last MOT+10,220 miles
PASS
Mileage178,315 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,312 miles
Since last MOT+12,826 miles
PASS
Mileage165,486 miles
Since last MOT+10,949 miles
PASS
Mileage154,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,537 miles
Since last MOT+10,168 miles
PASS
Mileage144,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage136,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage133,748 miles
Since last MOT+15,191 miles
PASS
Mileage118,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,557 miles
Since last MOT+23,869 miles
PASS
Mileage94,688 miles
Since last MOT+25,776 miles
PASS
Mileage68,912 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 XDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 XDL

What car is OY56 XDL?

OY56 XDL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 XDL?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 XDL was 188,539 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 XDL passed its MOT?

OY56 XDL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2019.

Is OY56 XDL ULEZ compliant?

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

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