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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 172,599 miles on the clock, averaging 14,114 miles per year, above 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 AO56 BUW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,599 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 14,114 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AO56 BUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AO56 BUW
What car is AO56 BUW?
AO56 BUW is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AO56 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for AO56 BUW was 172,599 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO56 BUW passed its MOT?
AO56 BUW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2018.
Is AO56 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO56 BUW 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 AO56 BUW?
AO56 BUW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.