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YH56 DOU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
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 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 81,881 miles on the clock, averaging 5,027 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YH56 DOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,027

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 reading81,881 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH56 DOU 9k27k45k64k82k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,881 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,880 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage75,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage70,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage65,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage56,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,948 miles
PASS
Mileage48,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage44,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage37,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage35,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage31,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage26,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage23,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage18,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage14,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage9,015 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 DOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YH56 DOU

What car is YH56 DOU?

YH56 DOU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Leeds in 2006.

What is the mileage of YH56 DOU?

The last recorded mileage for YH56 DOU was 81,881 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH56 DOU passed its MOT?

YH56 DOU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2024.

Is YH56 DOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH56 DOU 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 YH56 DOU?

YH56 DOU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.