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YR56 EKO

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 205,485 miles on the clock, averaging 13,541 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR56 EKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,541

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,625
Average per year13,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR56 EKO 38k80k122k164k205k '09'22'15

Check YR56 EKO

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,485 miles
Since last MOT+15,625 miles
PASS
Mileage189,860 miles
Since last MOT+13,405 miles
PASS
Mileage176,455 miles
Since last MOT+15,555 miles
PASS
Mileage160,900 miles
Since last MOT+26,597 miles
PASS
Mileage134,303 miles
Since last MOT+21,993 miles
PASS
Mileage112,310 miles
Since last MOT+12,573 miles
PASS
Mileage99,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage96,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,382 miles
Since last MOT+11,244 miles
PASS
Mileage85,138 miles
Since last MOT+15,238 miles
PASS
Mileage69,900 miles
Since last MOT+17,448 miles
PASS
Mileage52,452 miles
Since last MOT+14,860 miles
PASS
Mileage37,592 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 EKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YR56 EKO

What car is YR56 EKO?

YR56 EKO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YR56 EKO?

The last recorded mileage for YR56 EKO was 205,485 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR56 EKO passed its MOT?

YR56 EKO has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2022.

Is YR56 EKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR56 EKO 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 YR56 EKO?

YR56 EKO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.