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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 126,541 miles on the clock, averaging 7,473 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 VEW
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 126,541 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,673 |
| Average per year | 7,473 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 VEW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VEW
What car is AO56 VEW?
AO56 VEW is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AO56 VEW?
The last recorded mileage for AO56 VEW was 126,541 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO56 VEW passed its MOT?
AO56 VEW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2021.
Is AO56 VEW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO56 VEW 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 VEW?
AO56 VEW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.