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RK56 OEC

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 128,685 miles on the clock, averaging 7,177 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK56 OEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,177

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,591
Average per year7,177
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 OEC 13k42k71k100k129k '09'25'18

Check RK56 OEC

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,685 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,094 miles
Since last MOT+30,933 miles
PASS
Mileage96,161 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,965 miles
Since last MOT+14,291 miles
PASS
Mileage81,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,645 miles
PASS
Mileage73,029 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,966 miles
Since last MOT+10,003 miles
PASS
Mileage62,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,170 miles
PASS
Mileage55,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage53,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage51,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,038 miles
Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage48,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage44,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage42,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage39,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage36,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage30,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage26,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage18,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage13,478 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 OEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RK56 OEC

What car is RK56 OEC?

RK56 OEC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RK56 OEC?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 OEC was 128,685 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 OEC passed its MOT?

RK56 OEC has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.

Is RK56 OEC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK56 OEC 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 RK56 OEC?

RK56 OEC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.