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RK56 SGY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 172,421 miles on the clock, averaging 8,178 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK56 SGY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,178

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,178
Average per year8,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 SGY 38k71k105k139k172k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage171,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage167,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage162,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage154,276 miles
Since last MOT+12,945 miles
PASS
Mileage141,331 miles
Since last MOT+15,132 miles
PASS
Mileage126,199 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
PASS
Mileage125,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage117,390 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage110,385 miles
Since last MOT+18,574 miles
PASS
Mileage91,811 miles
Since last MOT+18,369 miles
PASS
Mileage73,442 miles
Since last MOT+10,512 miles
PASS
Mileage62,930 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,725 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage56,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage49,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,804 miles
PASS
Mileage44,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage37,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK56 SGY

What car is RK56 SGY?

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

What is the mileage of RK56 SGY?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 SGY was 172,421 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 SGY passed its MOT?

RK56 SGY has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2026.

Is RK56 SGY ULEZ compliant?

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

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