Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2010 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 167,630 miles on the clock, averaging 10,718 miles per year, above 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 RE56 TON
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,630 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,648 |
| Average per year | 10,718 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | RE56 TON |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RE56 TON
What car is RE56 TON?
RE56 TON is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2010.
What is the mileage of RE56 TON?
The last recorded mileage for RE56 TON was 167,630 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE56 TON passed its MOT?
RE56 TON has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 11 Aug 2025.
Is RE56 TON ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE56 TON 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 RE56 TON?
RE56 TON is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.