The road tax status for SP56 AEK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SP56 AEK?

The MOT for SP56 AEK is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 February 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of SP56 AEK?

The recorded mileage for SP56 AEK is 155,844 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SP56 AEK ULEZ compliant?

No, SP56 AEK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SP56 AEK

SP56 AEK

2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05/11/2006. Recorded mileage 155,844 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2006 · Dundee
MOT Status: Valid until 18/02/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 155,844 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 18/02/2025

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Mileage: 155,844 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2006
Engine: 1984cc

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SP56 AEK Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2024
155,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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SP56 AEK Mileage History

20/10/2022139,143 mi
24/10/2022139,305 mi+162 mi
23/10/2023155,825 mi+16,520 mi
19/02/2024155,844 mi+19 mi
19/02/2024155,844 mi

Average of roughly 12,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SP56 AEK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 07:23

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (SP56 AEK) between October 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot sp”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”.

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