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 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 77,286 miles on the clock, averaging 5,862 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for RC56 DAV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 77,286 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,125 |
| Average per year | 5,862 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RC56 DAV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RC — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RC56 DAV
What car is RC56 DAV?
RC56 DAV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2011.
What is the mileage of RC56 DAV?
The last recorded mileage for RC56 DAV was 77,286 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RC56 DAV passed its MOT?
RC56 DAV has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Oct 2025.
Is RC56 DAV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RC56 DAV 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 RC56 DAV?
RC56 DAV is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.