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SY56 LTA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 181,959 miles on the clock, averaging 10,487 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 LTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,959
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
10,487

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,959 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,634
Average per year10,487
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY56 LTA 40k75k111k146k182k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage173,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage166,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,325 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage157,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage147,212 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,010 miles
Since last MOT+10,124 miles
PASS
Mileage136,886 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage131,369 miles
Since last MOT+18,143 miles
PASS
Mileage113,226 miles
Since last MOT+17,449 miles
PASS
Mileage95,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,777 miles
Since last MOT+14,997 miles
PASS
Mileage80,780 miles
Since last MOT+15,345 miles
PASS
Mileage65,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage56,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage47,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage39,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,694 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 LTA

What car is SY56 LTA?

SY56 LTA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 LTA?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 LTA was 181,959 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 LTA passed its MOT?

SY56 LTA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2023.

Is SY56 LTA ULEZ compliant?

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

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