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VN56 UPL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 137,006 miles on the clock, averaging 9,415 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VN56 UPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,006
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
9,415

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 reading137,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,679
Average per year9,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VN56 UPL 30k56k83k110k137k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage129,327 miles
Since last MOT+19,545 miles
PASS
Mileage109,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,782 miles
Since last MOT+19,656 miles
PASS
Mileage90,126 miles
Since last MOT+16,037 miles
PASS
Mileage74,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage71,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage65,116 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage59,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage55,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage51,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage44,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage37,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage29,540 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About VN56 UPL

What car is VN56 UPL?

VN56 UPL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VN56 UPL?

The last recorded mileage for VN56 UPL was 137,006 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN56 UPL passed its MOT?

VN56 UPL has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2021.

Is VN56 UPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VN56 UPL 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 VN56 UPL?

VN56 UPL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.