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SB56 MKU

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 142,703 miles on the clock, averaging 8,302 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SB56 MKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,302

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,427
Average per year8,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB56 MKU 19k50k81k112k143k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage139,276 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,274 miles
Since last MOT+504 miles
PASS
Mileage138,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage136,507 miles
Since last MOT+13,397 miles
PASS
Mileage123,110 miles
Since last MOT+13,672 miles
PASS
Mileage109,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,438 miles
Since last MOT+13,449 miles
PASS
Mileage95,989 miles
Since last MOT+12,477 miles
PASS
Mileage83,512 miles
Since last MOT+14,787 miles
PASS
Mileage68,725 miles
Since last MOT+11,683 miles
PASS
Mileage57,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,042 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage46,411 miles
Since last MOT+12,003 miles
PASS
Mileage34,408 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage24,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage19,362 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 MKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SB56 MKU

What car is SB56 MKU?

SB56 MKU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2007.

What is the mileage of SB56 MKU?

The last recorded mileage for SB56 MKU was 142,703 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB56 MKU passed its MOT?

SB56 MKU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2024.

Is SB56 MKU ULEZ compliant?

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

SB56 MKU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.