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YN56 VYL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 94,435 miles on the clock, averaging 6,924 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for YN56 VYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,924

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 reading94,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,924
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN56 VYL 53k63k74k84k94k '09'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,435 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,433 miles
Since last MOT+12,372 miles
PASS
Mileage82,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,116 miles
PASS
Mileage71,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage69,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage64,652 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage58,210 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage53,023 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 VYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YN56 VYL

What car is YN56 VYL?

YN56 VYL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YN56 VYL?

The last recorded mileage for YN56 VYL was 94,435 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN56 VYL passed its MOT?

YN56 VYL has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2015.

Is YN56 VYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN56 VYL 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 YN56 VYL?

YN56 VYL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.