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SJ56 GXL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 192,336 miles on the clock, averaging 14,174 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ56 GXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,336
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,174

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading192,336 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,801
Average per year14,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ56 GXL 21k64k107k150k192k '09'21'15

Check SJ56 GXL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage186,535 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,522 miles
Since last MOT+282 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,240 miles
Since last MOT+27,475 miles
PASS
Mileage158,765 miles
Since last MOT+34,444 miles
PASS
Mileage124,321 miles
Since last MOT+30,020 miles
PASS
Mileage94,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage88,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,068 miles
Since last MOT+17,999 miles
PASS
Mileage70,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage67,139 miles
Since last MOT+13,362 miles
PASS
Mileage53,777 miles
Since last MOT+11,830 miles
PASS
Mileage41,947 miles
Since last MOT+13,318 miles
PASS
Mileage28,629 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage21,087 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 GXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SJ56 GXL

What car is SJ56 GXL?

SJ56 GXL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SJ56 GXL?

The last recorded mileage for SJ56 GXL was 192,336 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ56 GXL passed its MOT?

SJ56 GXL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2021.

Is SJ56 GXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ56 GXL 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 SJ56 GXL?

SJ56 GXL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.