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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 71,089 miles on the clock, averaging 5,399 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SW56 FRV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 71,089 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW56 FRV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SW56 FRV
What car is SW56 FRV?
SW56 FRV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2007.
What is the mileage of SW56 FRV?
The last recorded mileage for SW56 FRV was 71,089 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW56 FRV passed its MOT?
SW56 FRV has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2016.
Is SW56 FRV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 FRV 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 FRV?
SW56 FRV is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.