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PO56 XMA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 98,319 miles on the clock, averaging 4,401 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PO56 XMA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
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
4,401

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,866
Average per year4,401
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO56 XMA 27k44k62k80k98k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,319 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
PASS
Mileage87,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage79,752 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,750 miles
Since last MOT+751 miles
PASS
Mileage78,999 miles
Since last MOT+997 miles
PASS
Mileage78,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage75,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,285 miles
PASS
Mileage74,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
PASS
Mileage69,744 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage67,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage63,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage61,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage56,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage51,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage46,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage39,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage32,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage26,533 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 XMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PO56 XMA

What car is PO56 XMA?

PO56 XMA is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PO56 XMA?

The last recorded mileage for PO56 XMA was 98,319 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO56 XMA passed its MOT?

PO56 XMA has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2025.

Is PO56 XMA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO56 XMA 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 PO56 XMA?

PO56 XMA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.