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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 127,749 miles on the clock, averaging 5,912 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SY56 AOU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,749 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 30 |
| Average per year | 5,912 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY56 AOU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SY56 AOU
What car is SY56 AOU?
SY56 AOU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.
What is the mileage of SY56 AOU?
The last recorded mileage for SY56 AOU was 127,749 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY56 AOU passed its MOT?
SY56 AOU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.
Is SY56 AOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 AOU 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 SY56 AOU?
SY56 AOU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.