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RA55 OAB

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 63,050 miles on the clock, averaging 2,779 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 OAB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,779

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

Low mileage
Latest reading63,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,724
Average per year2,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 OAB 16k28k40k51k63k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
PASS
Mileage61,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage58,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage54,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage51,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,063 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage49,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage48,602 miles
Since last MOT+737 miles
PASS
Mileage47,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage45,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage40,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage37,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage35,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage32,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage28,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage26,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage23,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage20,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage15,989 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 OAB

What car is RA55 OAB?

RA55 OAB is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RA55 OAB?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 OAB was 63,050 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 OAB passed its MOT?

RA55 OAB has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2025.

Is RA55 OAB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 OAB 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 RA55 OAB?

RA55 OAB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.