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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 70,082 miles on the clock, averaging 3,716 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA56 RAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,082 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,881 |
| Average per year | 3,716 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA56 RAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RA56 RAU
What car is RA56 RAU?
RA56 RAU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.
What is the mileage of RA56 RAU?
The last recorded mileage for RA56 RAU was 70,082 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA56 RAU passed its MOT?
RA56 RAU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2025.
Is RA56 RAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA56 RAU 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 RAU?
RA56 RAU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.