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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 88,165 miles on the clock, averaging 4,504 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SY56 LTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 88,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 40 |
| Average per year | 4,504 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY56 LTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 LTE
What car is SY56 LTE?
SY56 LTE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.
What is the mileage of SY56 LTE?
The last recorded mileage for SY56 LTE was 88,165 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY56 LTE passed its MOT?
SY56 LTE has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2024.
Is SY56 LTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 LTE 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 LTE?
SY56 LTE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.