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 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 179,490 miles on the clock, averaging 14,063 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RE56 WLV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,490 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,063 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE56 WLV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RE56 WLV
What car is RE56 WLV?
RE56 WLV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RE56 WLV?
The last recorded mileage for RE56 WLV was 179,490 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE56 WLV passed its MOT?
RE56 WLV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2020.
Is RE56 WLV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE56 WLV 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 WLV?
RE56 WLV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.