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SY56 XMD

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 81,750 miles on the clock, averaging 5,847 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 XMD

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,847

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,603
Average per year5,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY56 XMD 11k29k47k64k82k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage77,147 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,144 miles
Since last MOT+9,729 miles
PASS
Mileage67,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage61,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage56,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage50,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage43,396 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage36,341 miles
Since last MOT+6,786 miles
PASS
Mileage29,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage26,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage21,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage16,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage11,440 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY56 XMD

What car is SY56 XMD?

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

What is the mileage of SY56 XMD?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 XMD was 81,750 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 XMD passed its MOT?

SY56 XMD has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2021.

Is SY56 XMD ULEZ compliant?

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

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