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 Diesel 1896cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 143,403 miles on the clock, averaging 7,071 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for RY56 UBH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,071 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY56 UBH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RY56 UBH
What car is RY56 UBH?
RY56 UBH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RY56 UBH?
The last recorded mileage for RY56 UBH was 143,403 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY56 UBH passed its MOT?
RY56 UBH has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2021.
Is RY56 UBH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY56 UBH 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 RY56 UBH?
RY56 UBH is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.