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RK56 RKY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 1968cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 228,337 miles on the clock, averaging 9,714 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK56 RKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2009
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,714

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year471
Average per year9,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 RKY 73k112k151k189k228k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage228,337 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage227,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,866 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage226,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage226,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
PASS
Mileage224,256 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage221,252 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage214,597 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage209,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,776 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage198,432 miles
Since last MOT+10,071 miles
PASS
Mileage188,361 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,177 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage177,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,884 miles
PASS
Mileage167,625 miles
Since last MOT+11,430 miles
PASS
Mileage156,195 miles
Since last MOT+12,856 miles
PASS
Mileage143,339 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage132,727 miles
Since last MOT+14,915 miles
PASS
Mileage117,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,812 miles
Since last MOT+21,317 miles
PASS
Mileage96,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,495 miles
Since last MOT+23,613 miles
PASS
Mileage72,882 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RK56 RKY

What car is RK56 RKY?

RK56 RKY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RK56 RKY?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 RKY was 228,337 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 RKY passed its MOT?

RK56 RKY has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 11 Nov 2025.

Is RK56 RKY ULEZ compliant?

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

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