Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 87,981 miles on the clock, averaging 3,631 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SH56 YOW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,981 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,577 |
| Average per year | 3,631 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH56 YOW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SH56 YOW
What car is SH56 YOW?
SH56 YOW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.
What is the mileage of SH56 YOW?
The last recorded mileage for SH56 YOW was 87,981 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH56 YOW passed its MOT?
SH56 YOW has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2025.
Is SH56 YOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH56 YOW 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 YOW?
SH56 YOW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.