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DG56 RVJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 42,552 miles on the clock, averaging 7,944 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for DG56 RVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
7,944

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading42,552 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,944
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG56 RVJ 17k23k30k36k43k '09'12'11

Check DG56 RVJ

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,552 miles
Since last MOT+12,358 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage21,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage17,081 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 RVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DG56 RVJ

What car is DG56 RVJ?

DG56 RVJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DG56 RVJ?

The last recorded mileage for DG56 RVJ was 42,552 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG56 RVJ passed its MOT?

DG56 RVJ has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2012.

Is DG56 RVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG56 RVJ 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 DG56 RVJ?

DG56 RVJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.