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RA55 UMF

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 234,232 miles on the clock, averaging 12,388 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 UMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
234,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,388

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading234,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,597
Average per year12,388
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA55 UMF 48k95k141k188k234k '09'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage234,232 miles
Since last MOT+13,597 miles
PASS
Mileage220,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,635 miles
Since last MOT+9,503 miles
PASS
Mileage211,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage203,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,847 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage196,139 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,134 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage186,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,789 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage173,488 miles
Since last MOT+16,379 miles
PASS
Mileage157,109 miles
Since last MOT+15,445 miles
PASS
Mileage141,664 miles
Since last MOT+15,020 miles
PASS
Mileage126,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage118,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage111,051 miles
Since last MOT+15,603 miles
PASS
Mileage95,448 miles
Since last MOT+20,930 miles
PASS
Mileage74,518 miles
Since last MOT+16,426 miles
PASS
Mileage58,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
PASS
Mileage48,121 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA55 UMF

What car is RA55 UMF?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 UMF?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 UMF was 234,232 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 UMF passed its MOT?

RA55 UMF has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2024.

Is RA55 UMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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