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SB56 ETU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 125,750 miles on the clock, averaging 8,359 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB56 ETU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,359

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,750 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,359
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB56 ETU 32k55k79k102k126k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,814 miles
PASS
Mileage113,936 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage106,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage98,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage95,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage87,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage79,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage73,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,314 miles
Since last MOT+9,358 miles
PASS
Mileage63,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage55,888 miles
Since last MOT+16,416 miles
PASS
Mileage39,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage31,579 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SB56 ETU

What car is SB56 ETU?

SB56 ETU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SB56 ETU?

The last recorded mileage for SB56 ETU was 125,750 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB56 ETU passed its MOT?

SB56 ETU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2021.

Is SB56 ETU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB56 ETU 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 SB56 ETU?

SB56 ETU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.