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RK56 SVA

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 101,485 miles on the clock, averaging 3,561 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK56 SVA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,561

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year987
Average per year3,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 SVA 42k57k72k87k101k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,485 miles
Since last MOT+987 miles
PASS
Mileage100,498 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage99,929 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,322 miles
PASS
Mileage98,604 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage97,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,459 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
PASS
Mileage95,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage94,034 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage90,647 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage87,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage81,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
PASS
Mileage76,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage66,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage62,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage57,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage54,651 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage42,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,436 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 SVA
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 SVA

What car is RK56 SVA?

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

What is the mileage of RK56 SVA?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 SVA was 101,485 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 SVA passed its MOT?

RK56 SVA has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2026.

Is RK56 SVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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