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SY56 LBX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 101,888 miles on the clock, averaging 6,597 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 LBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,597

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,358
Average per year6,597
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY56 LBX 22k42k62k82k102k '09'21'16

Check SY56 LBX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage101,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage97,530 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,525 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage93,249 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage86,655 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage79,588 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,580 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage72,535 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,287 miles
Since last MOT+8,912 miles
PASS
Mileage63,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage54,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,123 miles
PASS
Mileage43,977 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage35,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage31,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage26,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage21,916 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 LBX

What car is SY56 LBX?

SY56 LBX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 LBX?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 LBX was 101,888 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 LBX passed its MOT?

SY56 LBX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 30 Nov 2021.

Is SY56 LBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 LBX 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 LBX?

SY56 LBX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.