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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 164,896 miles on the clock, averaging 8,424 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 AO56 RCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 164,896 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,537 |
| Average per year | 8,424 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 RCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 RCU
What car is AO56 RCU?
AO56 RCU is an grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AO56 RCU?
The last recorded mileage for AO56 RCU was 164,896 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO56 RCU passed its MOT?
AO56 RCU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.
Is AO56 RCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO56 RCU 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 RCU?
AO56 RCU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.