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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 77,754 miles on the clock, averaging 4,171 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RE56 XBD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 77,754 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 46 |
| Average per year | 4,171 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE56 XBD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 XBD
What car is RE56 XBD?
RE56 XBD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RE56 XBD?
The last recorded mileage for RE56 XBD was 77,754 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE56 XBD passed its MOT?
RE56 XBD has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.
Is RE56 XBD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE56 XBD 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 XBD?
RE56 XBD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.