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 Diesel 1896cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 149,606 miles on the clock, averaging 16,861 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for RA56 RRX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,648 |
| Average per year | 16,861 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA56 RRX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RA56 RRX
What car is RA56 RRX?
RA56 RRX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.
What is the mileage of RA56 RRX?
The last recorded mileage for RA56 RRX was 149,606 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA56 RRX passed its MOT?
RA56 RRX has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2017.
Is RA56 RRX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA56 RRX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RA56 RRX?
RA56 RRX is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.