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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 142,152 miles on the clock, averaging 8,695 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SW56 VNK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,152 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 76 |
| Average per year | 8,695 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW56 VNK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SW56 VNK
What car is SW56 VNK?
SW56 VNK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.
What is the mileage of SW56 VNK?
The last recorded mileage for SW56 VNK was 142,152 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW56 VNK passed its MOT?
SW56 VNK has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2023.
Is SW56 VNK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 VNK 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 VNK?
SW56 VNK is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.