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RK56 OLA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 2000cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 123,152 miles on the clock, averaging 6,502 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for RK56 OLA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,502

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 reading123,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,104
Average per year6,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 OLA 12k40k68k95k123k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,104 miles
PASS
Mileage116,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage110,132 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage103,079 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,035 miles
PASS
Mileage96,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage92,562 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage88,047 miles
Since last MOT+832 miles
PASS
Mileage87,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,952 miles
PASS
Mileage84,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage81,357 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,356 miles
Since last MOT+11,027 miles
PASS
Mileage70,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,256 miles
PASS
Mileage62,073 miles
Since last MOT+14,184 miles
PASS
Mileage47,889 miles
Since last MOT+14,884 miles
PASS
Mileage33,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,433 miles
PASS
Mileage20,572 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage18,197 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage15,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage12,399 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 OLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RK56 OLA

What car is RK56 OLA?

RK56 OLA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RK56 OLA?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 OLA was 123,152 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 OLA passed its MOT?

RK56 OLA has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.

Is RK56 OLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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