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 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1380cc has had 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 52,931 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for SS56 MAD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 52,931 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Mileage consistency | Unknown |
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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SS56 MAD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1380cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SS — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SS56 MAD
What car is SS56 MAD?
SS56 MAD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1380cc). First registered in Dundee in 2011.
What is the mileage of SS56 MAD?
The last recorded mileage for SS56 MAD was 52,931 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SS56 MAD passed its MOT?
SS56 MAD has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jan 2026.
Is SS56 MAD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SS56 MAD 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 SS56 MAD?
SS56 MAD is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.