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RK56 OKW

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 51,557 miles on the clock, averaging 6,479 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK56 OKW

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,479

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading51,557 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,069
Average per year6,479
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK56 OKW 12k22k32k42k52k '09'15'13

Check RK56 OKW

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,069 miles
PASS
Mileage41,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,488 miles
Since last MOT+9,902 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage25,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage20,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage14,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage11,614 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 OKW
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 OKW

What car is RK56 OKW?

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

What is the mileage of RK56 OKW?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 OKW was 51,557 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 OKW passed its MOT?

RK56 OKW has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2015.

Is RK56 OKW ULEZ compliant?

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

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