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FL56 GBU

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 141,102 miles on the clock, averaging 5,053 miles per year, below 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 FL56 GBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,053

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,714
Average per year5,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL56 GBU 60k80k101k121k141k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,102 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage139,388 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage137,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage133,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,185 miles
PASS
Mileage129,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage124,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage119,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,046 miles
PASS
Mileage115,524 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage110,987 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage105,827 miles
Since last MOT+11,593 miles
PASS
Mileage94,234 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage91,137 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage87,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage80,028 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage69,556 miles
Since last MOT+9,579 miles
PASS
Mileage59,977 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

RegistrationFL56 GBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FL56 GBU

What car is FL56 GBU?

FL56 GBU is an grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of FL56 GBU?

The last recorded mileage for FL56 GBU was 141,102 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL56 GBU passed its MOT?

FL56 GBU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.

Is FL56 GBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL56 GBU 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 FL56 GBU?

FL56 GBU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.