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WR56 GXJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 133,482 miles on the clock, averaging 7,179 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WR56 GXJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,179

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,482 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,066
Average per year7,179
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR56 GXJ 19k48k76k105k133k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage127,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage121,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage117,864 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,805 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage113,515 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,784 miles
PASS
Mileage105,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage96,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage90,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,009 miles
PASS
Mileage80,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,818 miles
PASS
Mileage69,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage61,216 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage57,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage50,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage43,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage37,578 miles
Since last MOT+2,063 miles
PASS
Mileage35,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage26,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage19,188 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 GXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About WR56 GXJ

What car is WR56 GXJ?

WR56 GXJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2006.

What is the mileage of WR56 GXJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR56 GXJ was 133,482 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR56 GXJ passed its MOT?

WR56 GXJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is WR56 GXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR56 GXJ 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 WR56 GXJ?

WR56 GXJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.