Vehicle summary
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 162,291 miles on the clock, averaging 8,253 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RA56 BVH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 162,291 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 8,253 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA56 BVH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RA56 BVH
What car is RA56 BVH?
RA56 BVH is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.
What is the mileage of RA56 BVH?
The last recorded mileage for RA56 BVH was 162,291 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA56 BVH passed its MOT?
RA56 BVH has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.
Is RA56 BVH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA56 BVH 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 RA56 BVH?
RA56 BVH is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.