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SL56 UVR

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 141,078 miles on the clock, averaging 9,901 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 UVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,901

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,078 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,922
Average per year9,901
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL56 UVR 52k74k96k119k141k '09'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,078 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage131,156 miles
Since last MOT+13,649 miles
PASS
Mileage117,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage112,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage106,756 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,926 miles
Since last MOT+12,648 miles
PASS
Mileage84,278 miles
Since last MOT+9,088 miles
PASS
Mileage75,190 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage63,315 miles
Since last MOT+11,712 miles
PASS
Mileage51,603 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL56 UVR

What car is SL56 UVR?

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

What is the mileage of SL56 UVR?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 UVR was 141,078 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 UVR passed its MOT?

SL56 UVR has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2018.

Is SL56 UVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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