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SH56 XZT

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 129,454 miles on the clock, averaging 7,252 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH56 XZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,252

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,795
Average per year7,252
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH56 XZT 20k48k75k102k129k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,454 miles
Since last MOT+23,795 miles
PASS
Mileage105,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,659 miles
Since last MOT+23,560 miles
PASS
Mileage82,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage79,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage76,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage73,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage68,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage63,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage57,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage52,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage48,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage43,809 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage36,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage31,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,111 miles
PASS
Mileage27,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage20,368 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SH56 XZT

What car is SH56 XZT?

SH56 XZT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SH56 XZT?

The last recorded mileage for SH56 XZT was 129,454 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH56 XZT passed its MOT?

SH56 XZT has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2024.

Is SH56 XZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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