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SW56 BUE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 91,916 miles on the clock, averaging 7,340 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 BUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,340

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,916 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,340
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 BUE 25k42k59k75k92k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,916 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,914 miles
Since last MOT+327 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage87,318 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage84,969 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage77,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
PASS
Mileage69,583 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage62,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,900 miles
PASS
Mileage55,981 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage47,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,793 miles
Since last MOT+16,557 miles
PASS
Mileage25,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,236 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SW56 BUE

What car is SW56 BUE?

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

What is the mileage of SW56 BUE?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 BUE was 91,916 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 BUE passed its MOT?

SW56 BUE has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2019.

Is SW56 BUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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