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SW56 BKZ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 162,335 miles on the clock, averaging 10,473 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 BKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,473

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,898
Average per year10,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 BKZ 72k95k117k140k162k '09'18'13

Check SW56 BKZ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage157,437 miles
Since last MOT+67,009 miles
PASS
Mileage90,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,428 miles
PASS
Mileage134,171 miles
Since last MOT+15,380 miles
PASS
Mileage118,791 miles
Since last MOT+18,241 miles
PASS
Mileage100,550 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,496 miles
Since last MOT+15,378 miles
PASS
Mileage85,118 miles
Since last MOT+13,101 miles
PASS
Mileage72,017 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 BKZ

What car is SW56 BKZ?

SW56 BKZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.

What is the mileage of SW56 BKZ?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 BKZ was 162,335 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 BKZ passed its MOT?

SW56 BKZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2018.

Is SW56 BKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 BKZ 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 SW56 BKZ?

SW56 BKZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.