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SW56 BMV

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 108,182 miles on the clock, averaging 5,634 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 BMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,634

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,148
Average per year5,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 BMV 24k45k66k87k108k '09'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,148 miles
PASS
Mileage98,034 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,026 miles
Since last MOT+9,374 miles
PASS
Mileage88,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage85,890 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage80,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage76,719 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage72,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage67,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage62,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage55,078 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,776 miles
PASS
Mileage53,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,108 miles
PASS
Mileage52,104 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,103 miles
Since last MOT+996 miles
PASS
Mileage51,107 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage44,428 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage35,680 miles
Since last MOT+11,293 miles
PASS
Mileage24,387 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 BMV

What car is SW56 BMV?

SW56 BMV is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.

What is the mileage of SW56 BMV?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 BMV was 108,182 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 BMV passed its MOT?

SW56 BMV has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 31 Oct 2024.

Is SW56 BMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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