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RV56 MXU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 123,368 miles on the clock, averaging 6,105 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV56 MXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,105

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,995
Average per year6,105
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV56 MXU 27k51k75k99k123k '09'25'18

Check RV56 MXU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,995 miles
PASS
Mileage116,373 miles
Since last MOT+21,244 miles
PASS
Mileage95,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage90,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,035 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage84,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,237 miles
PASS
Mileage75,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage69,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage60,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage57,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage53,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,088 miles
PASS
Mileage50,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage46,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage41,435 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage37,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage33,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage30,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage26,683 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 MXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RV56 MXU

What car is RV56 MXU?

RV56 MXU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RV56 MXU?

The last recorded mileage for RV56 MXU was 123,368 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV56 MXU passed its MOT?

RV56 MXU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2025.

Is RV56 MXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV56 MXU 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 RV56 MXU?

RV56 MXU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.