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RA55 UMC

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 240,849 miles on the clock, averaging 13,659 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 UMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,849
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
13,659

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading240,849 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year13,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 UMC 27k81k134k187k241k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,849 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage240,847 miles
Since last MOT+14,902 miles
PASS
Mileage225,945 miles
Since last MOT+22,374 miles
PASS
Mileage203,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,469 miles
PASS
Mileage192,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,666 miles
PASS
Mileage181,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,436 miles
Since last MOT+12,455 miles
PASS
Mileage168,981 miles
Since last MOT+9,859 miles
PASS
Mileage159,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,204 miles
PASS
Mileage147,918 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,853 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage140,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,994 miles
Since last MOT+20,661 miles
PASS
Mileage120,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,908 miles
Since last MOT+16,220 miles
PASS
Mileage95,688 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,686 miles
Since last MOT+15,580 miles
PASS
Mileage80,106 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,104 miles
Since last MOT+19,600 miles
PASS
Mileage60,504 miles
Since last MOT+18,500 miles
PASS
Mileage42,004 miles
Since last MOT+14,951 miles
PASS
Mileage27,053 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,052 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 UMC

What car is RA55 UMC?

RA55 UMC is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RA55 UMC?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 UMC was 240,849 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 UMC passed its MOT?

RA55 UMC has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2024.

Is RA55 UMC ULEZ compliant?

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

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