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SJ56 MVG

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 122,935 miles on the clock, averaging 9,189 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ56 MVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,189

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 reading122,935 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ56 MVG 16k42k69k96k123k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,935 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage118,179 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,171 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
PASS
Mileage108,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage102,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,183 miles
Since last MOT+11,233 miles
PASS
Mileage90,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage85,735 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage73,520 miles
Since last MOT+11,575 miles
PASS
Mileage61,945 miles
Since last MOT+16,678 miles
PASS
Mileage45,267 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,207 miles
Since last MOT+14,044 miles
PASS
Mileage31,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage24,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage15,664 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 MVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SJ56 MVG

What car is SJ56 MVG?

SJ56 MVG is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SJ56 MVG?

The last recorded mileage for SJ56 MVG was 122,935 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ56 MVG passed its MOT?

SJ56 MVG has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2021.

Is SJ56 MVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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