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RA56 GXP

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 116,418 miles on the clock, averaging 5,779 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA56 GXP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2010
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,779

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

Below average
Latest reading116,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,141
Average per year5,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA56 GXP 24k47k70k93k116k '10'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage109,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage101,230 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,229 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage93,068 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage84,857 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage77,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage71,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,796 miles
PASS
Mileage64,892 miles
Since last MOT+2,040 miles
PASS
Mileage62,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage60,373 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,371 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage57,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage53,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage48,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage42,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage35,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage29,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage24,386 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA56 GXP

What car is RA56 GXP?

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

What is the mileage of RA56 GXP?

The last recorded mileage for RA56 GXP was 116,418 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA56 GXP passed its MOT?

RA56 GXP has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2025.

Is RA56 GXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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