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SW55 EYL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 99,169 miles on the clock, averaging 4,857 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW55 EYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,857

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

Low mileage
Latest reading99,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,156
Average per year4,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW55 EYL 32k49k66k82k99k '09'22'16

Check SW55 EYL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage90,013 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage83,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage80,599 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage76,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage72,187 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage69,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage67,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage64,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage62,062 miles
Since last MOT+1,472 miles
PASS
Mileage60,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage57,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage53,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage43,298 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage32,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SW55 EYL

What car is SW55 EYL?

SW55 EYL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.

What is the mileage of SW55 EYL?

The last recorded mileage for SW55 EYL was 99,169 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW55 EYL passed its MOT?

SW55 EYL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 17 Oct 2022.

Is SW55 EYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW55 EYL 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 SW55 EYL?

SW55 EYL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.