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PK56 VLN

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 164,793 miles on the clock, averaging 7,258 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PK56 VLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,258

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,793 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK56 VLN 52k81k109k137k165k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,793 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,791 miles
Since last MOT+316 miles
PASS
Mileage164,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,475 miles
Since last MOT+313 miles
PASS
Mileage164,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage159,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage154,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage149,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage143,837 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,387 miles
Since last MOT+11,903 miles
PASS
Mileage136,484 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage134,779 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,774 miles
Since last MOT+11,334 miles
PASS
Mileage123,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,440 miles
Since last MOT+13,276 miles
PASS
Mileage110,164 miles
Since last MOT+15,686 miles
PASS
Mileage94,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage85,895 miles
Since last MOT+16,148 miles
PASS
Mileage69,747 miles
Since last MOT+17,251 miles
PASS
Mileage52,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,496 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PK56 VLN

What car is PK56 VLN?

PK56 VLN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PK56 VLN?

The last recorded mileage for PK56 VLN was 164,793 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK56 VLN passed its MOT?

PK56 VLN has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2025.

Is PK56 VLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK56 VLN 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 PK56 VLN?

PK56 VLN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.