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AV56 GHO

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 216,716 miles on the clock, averaging 26,478 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 AV56 GHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
26,478

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,716 miles
Reading date
Average per year26,478
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV56 GHO 59k98k138k177k217k '09'15'13

Check AV56 GHO

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,716 miles
Since last MOT+41,055 miles
PASS
Mileage175,661 miles
Since last MOT+30,017 miles
PASS
Mileage145,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,644 miles
Since last MOT+30,076 miles
PASS
Mileage115,568 miles
Since last MOT+25,101 miles
PASS
Mileage90,467 miles
Since last MOT+31,936 miles
PASS
Mileage58,531 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

RegistrationAV56 GHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AV56 GHO

What car is AV56 GHO?

AV56 GHO is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AV56 GHO?

The last recorded mileage for AV56 GHO was 216,716 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV56 GHO passed its MOT?

AV56 GHO has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2015.

Is AV56 GHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV56 GHO 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 AV56 GHO?

AV56 GHO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.