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 Petrol 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 79,184 miles on the clock, averaging 4,152 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RK56 OEL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,184 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,634 |
| Average per year | 4,152 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK56 OEL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RK56 OEL
What car is RK56 OEL?
RK56 OEL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RK56 OEL?
The last recorded mileage for RK56 OEL was 79,184 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK56 OEL passed its MOT?
RK56 OEL has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.
Is RK56 OEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK56 OEL 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 OEL?
RK56 OEL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.