Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 149,838 miles on the clock, averaging 6,974 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RV56 XWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 149,838 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,974 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RV56 XWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RV56 XWL
What car is RV56 XWL?
RV56 XWL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RV56 XWL?
The last recorded mileage for RV56 XWL was 149,838 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV56 XWL passed its MOT?
RV56 XWL has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2026.
Is RV56 XWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV56 XWL 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 RV56 XWL?
RV56 XWL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.