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SY56 LRE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 180,522 miles on the clock, averaging 11,940 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 LRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,940

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,522 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY56 LRE 28k66k104k142k181k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage174,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage167,060 miles
Since last MOT+14,159 miles
PASS
Mileage152,901 miles
Since last MOT+13,800 miles
PASS
Mileage139,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage134,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage130,273 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,271 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage123,097 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage118,391 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,379 miles
Since last MOT+19,429 miles
PASS
Mileage98,950 miles
Since last MOT+18,180 miles
PASS
Mileage80,770 miles
Since last MOT+16,205 miles
PASS
Mileage64,565 miles
Since last MOT+19,829 miles
PASS
Mileage44,736 miles
Since last MOT+16,639 miles
PASS
Mileage28,097 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 LRE

What car is SY56 LRE?

SY56 LRE is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 LRE?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 LRE was 180,522 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 LRE passed its MOT?

SY56 LRE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2022.

Is SY56 LRE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 LRE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY56 LRE?

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