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SL56 BCK

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 125,466 miles on the clock, averaging 7,344 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 BCK

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,344

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,673
Average per year7,344
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL56 BCK 36k58k81k103k125k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage119,793 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage113,611 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage104,426 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,330 miles
Since last MOT+8,277 miles
PASS
Mileage96,053 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage90,781 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage83,673 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,786 miles
PASS
Mileage69,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,138 miles
PASS
Mileage61,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage53,967 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage44,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage35,704 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 BCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 BCK

What car is SL56 BCK?

SL56 BCK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 BCK?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 BCK was 125,466 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 BCK passed its MOT?

SL56 BCK has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 1 Feb 2022.

Is SL56 BCK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 BCK 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 SL56 BCK?

SL56 BCK is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.