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SW56 JTU

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 157,365 miles on the clock, averaging 7,997 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 JTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2010
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,997

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,728
Average per year7,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 JTU 48k76k103k130k157k '10'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,365 miles
Since last MOT+17,728 miles
PASS
Mileage139,637 miles
Since last MOT+19,215 miles
PASS
Mileage120,422 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
PASS
Mileage119,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,992 miles
Since last MOT+8,738 miles
PASS
Mileage111,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,790 miles
PASS
Mileage102,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage95,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage89,308 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage80,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,127 miles
Since last MOT+12,706 miles
PASS
Mileage67,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,520 miles
PASS
Mileage48,385 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,381 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 JTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 JTU

What car is SW56 JTU?

SW56 JTU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2007.

What is the mileage of SW56 JTU?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 JTU was 157,365 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 JTU passed its MOT?

SW56 JTU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2023.

Is SW56 JTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 JTU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, 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 JTU?

SW56 JTU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.