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RA56 DYU

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 177,706 miles on the clock, averaging 9,182 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA56 DYU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
177,706
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2010
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,182

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 reading177,706 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,182
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA56 DYU 28k66k103k140k178k '10'26'19

Check RA56 DYU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,798 miles
PASS
Mileage175,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage170,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage167,493 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage162,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
PASS
Mileage156,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage150,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage143,546 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage135,081 miles
Since last MOT+16,029 miles
PASS
Mileage119,052 miles
Since last MOT+16,436 miles
PASS
Mileage102,616 miles
Since last MOT+10,353 miles
PASS
Mileage92,263 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOT+16,931 miles
PASS
Mileage62,313 miles
Since last MOT+17,288 miles
PASS
Mileage45,025 miles
Since last MOT+16,891 miles
PASS
Mileage28,134 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 DYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RA56 DYU

What car is RA56 DYU?

RA56 DYU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.

What is the mileage of RA56 DYU?

The last recorded mileage for RA56 DYU was 177,706 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA56 DYU passed its MOT?

RA56 DYU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is RA56 DYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA56 DYU 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 DYU?

RA56 DYU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.