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SY56 LUD

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 127,084 miles on the clock, averaging 5,109 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 LUD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,109

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,082
Average per year5,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY56 LUD 40k62k84k105k127k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,084 miles
Since last MOT+1,082 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage118,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage111,966 miles
Since last MOT+674 miles
PASS
Mileage111,292 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage108,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage105,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
PASS
Mileage102,880 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage99,587 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage96,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage93,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage88,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage81,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage72,947 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage64,668 miles
Since last MOT+11,560 miles
PASS
Mileage53,108 miles
Since last MOT+12,719 miles
PASS
Mileage40,389 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 LUD

What car is SY56 LUD?

SY56 LUD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 LUD?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 LUD was 127,084 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 LUD passed its MOT?

SY56 LUD has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2026.

Is SY56 LUD ULEZ compliant?

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

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