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RK56 RAX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 94,039 miles on the clock, averaging 10,463 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for RK56 RAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,039
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
10,463

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading94,039 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,463
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK56 RAX 37k51k66k80k94k '09'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,039 miles
Since last MOT+17,068 miles
PASS
Mileage76,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,971 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage66,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,530 miles
PASS
Mileage57,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,333 miles
PASS
Mileage47,474 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage37,316 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 RAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RK56 RAX

What car is RK56 RAX?

RK56 RAX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RK56 RAX?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 RAX was 94,039 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 RAX passed its MOT?

RK56 RAX has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2015.

Is RK56 RAX ULEZ compliant?

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

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