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RV56 UGM

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 156,919 miles on the clock, averaging 7,918 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV56 UGM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,919
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,918

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,919 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV56 UGM 26k59k91k124k157k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,919 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage153,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage147,872 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage140,186 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage133,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage128,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,001 miles
PASS
Mileage123,417 miles
Since last MOT+15,330 miles
PASS
Mileage108,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,087 miles
Since last MOT+14,358 miles
PASS
Mileage93,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,729 miles
Since last MOT+20,587 miles
PASS
Mileage73,142 miles
Since last MOT+24,102 miles
PASS
Mileage49,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage44,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,976 miles
PASS
Mileage39,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage35,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage31,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage25,922 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV56 UGM

What car is RV56 UGM?

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

What is the mileage of RV56 UGM?

The last recorded mileage for RV56 UGM was 156,919 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV56 UGM passed its MOT?

RV56 UGM has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2026.

Is RV56 UGM ULEZ compliant?

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

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