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RV56 RCF

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 178,353 miles on the clock, averaging 12,084 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV56 RCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,084

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,353 miles
Reading date
Miles last year52
Average per year12,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV56 RCF 27k65k103k141k178k '09'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,353 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,301 miles
Since last MOT+8,515 miles
PASS
Mileage169,786 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
PASS
Mileage161,823 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,380 miles
PASS
Mileage155,398 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,187 miles
PASS
Mileage147,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,195 miles
Since last MOT+10,655 miles
PASS
Mileage136,540 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
PASS
Mileage127,142 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,141 miles
Since last MOT+12,730 miles
PASS
Mileage114,411 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,410 miles
Since last MOT+14,876 miles
PASS
Mileage99,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,946 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,588 miles
Since last MOT+17,023 miles
PASS
Mileage71,565 miles
Since last MOT+20,316 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,172 miles
PASS
Mileage42,077 miles
Since last MOT+14,716 miles
PASS
Mileage27,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 RCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RV56 RCF

What car is RV56 RCF?

RV56 RCF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RV56 RCF?

The last recorded mileage for RV56 RCF was 178,353 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV56 RCF passed its MOT?

RV56 RCF has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2022.

Is RV56 RCF ULEZ compliant?

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

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