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SH56 BUF

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 96,401 miles on the clock, averaging 7,948 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH56 BUF

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,948

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,499
Average per year7,948
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH56 BUF 28k45k62k79k96k '09'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage88,902 miles
Since last MOT+10,770 miles
PASS
Mileage78,132 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,131 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage68,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage59,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage51,046 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage41,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,851 miles
PASS
Mileage33,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage28,166 miles
Since last MOT+379 miles
PASS
Mileage27,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,787 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 BUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SH56 BUF

What car is SH56 BUF?

SH56 BUF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SH56 BUF?

The last recorded mileage for SH56 BUF was 96,401 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH56 BUF passed its MOT?

SH56 BUF has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2018.

Is SH56 BUF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH56 BUF 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 SH56 BUF?

SH56 BUF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.