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RO56 THO

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 2016 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 56,242 miles on the clock, averaging 4,691 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for RO56 THO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,242
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,691

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,242 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,379
Average per year4,691
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO56 THO 25k33k40k48k56k '19'26'23

Check RO56 THO

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,242 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage51,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage46,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage41,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage35,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage29,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage25,201 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
PASS
Mileage24,691 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 THO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RO56 THO

What car is RO56 THO?

RO56 THO is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RO56 THO?

The last recorded mileage for RO56 THO was 56,242 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO56 THO passed its MOT?

RO56 THO has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is RO56 THO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO56 THO is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RO56 THO?

RO56 THO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.