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AJ56 LJU

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 141,252 miles on the clock, averaging 8,518 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for AJ56 LJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,252
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,518

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,252 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,259
Average per year8,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ56 LJU 33k60k87k114k141k '09'22'15

Check AJ56 LJU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,259 miles
PASS
Mileage138,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage133,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage128,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage121,499 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage113,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage107,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,456 miles
Since last MOT+13,407 miles
PASS
Mileage94,049 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,036 miles
PASS
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOT+11,224 miles
PASS
Mileage73,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,782 miles
Since last MOT+10,966 miles
PASS
Mileage62,816 miles
Since last MOT+11,624 miles
PASS
Mileage51,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage42,612 miles
Since last MOT+9,856 miles
PASS
Mileage32,756 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 LJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AJ56 LJU

What car is AJ56 LJU?

AJ56 LJU is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AJ56 LJU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ56 LJU was 141,252 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ56 LJU passed its MOT?

AJ56 LJU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2022.

Is AJ56 LJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ56 LJU 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 AJ56 LJU?

AJ56 LJU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.