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SY06 XLU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 101,135 miles on the clock, averaging 7,539 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SY06 XLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,539

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY06 XLU 31k48k66k83k101k '09'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,135 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage97,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,303 miles
PASS
Mileage89,634 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,627 miles
Since last MOT+11,786 miles
PASS
Mileage77,841 miles
Since last MOT+8,124 miles
PASS
Mileage69,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,717 miles
Since last MOT+12,416 miles
PASS
Mileage57,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage50,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage44,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage37,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,140 miles
PASS
Mileage30,514 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 XLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SY06 XLU

What car is SY06 XLU?

SY06 XLU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY06 XLU?

The last recorded mileage for SY06 XLU was 101,135 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY06 XLU passed its MOT?

SY06 XLU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2018.

Is SY06 XLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY06 XLU 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 SY06 XLU?

SY06 XLU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.