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 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 91,367 miles on the clock, averaging 7,314 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SL56 VYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,367 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,945 |
| Average per year | 7,314 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL56 VYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SL56 VYJ
What car is SL56 VYJ?
SL56 VYJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SL56 VYJ?
The last recorded mileage for SL56 VYJ was 91,367 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL56 VYJ passed its MOT?
SL56 VYJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2014.
Is SL56 VYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 VYJ 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 SL56 VYJ?
SL56 VYJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.