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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 157,722 miles on the clock, averaging 7,698 miles per year, around 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 RE56 BYH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 157,722 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,698 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | RE56 BYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RE56 BYH
What car is RE56 BYH?
RE56 BYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RE56 BYH?
The last recorded mileage for RE56 BYH was 157,722 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE56 BYH passed its MOT?
RE56 BYH has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2019.
Is RE56 BYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE56 BYH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RE56 BYH?
RE56 BYH is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.