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AK56 RGU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 142,434 miles on the clock, averaging 9,037 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK56 RGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,434
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,037

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,434 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,644
Average per year9,037
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK56 RGU 33k61k88k115k142k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage137,790 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage129,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage125,330 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage119,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage112,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,865 miles
PASS
Mileage105,469 miles
Since last MOT+11,768 miles
PASS
Mileage93,701 miles
Since last MOT+12,252 miles
PASS
Mileage81,449 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,353 miles
Since last MOT+10,897 miles
PASS
Mileage70,456 miles
Since last MOT+13,716 miles
PASS
Mileage56,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage45,972 miles
Since last MOT+12,772 miles
PASS
Mileage33,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,200 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 RGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AK56 RGU

What car is AK56 RGU?

AK56 RGU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AK56 RGU?

The last recorded mileage for AK56 RGU was 142,434 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK56 RGU passed its MOT?

AK56 RGU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2021.

Is AK56 RGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK56 RGU 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 AK56 RGU?

AK56 RGU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.