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GY56 VAF

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 138,058 miles on the clock, averaging 8,287 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 GY56 VAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,058
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,287

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,058 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 VAF 21k50k79k109k138k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,058 miles
Since last MOT+19,694 miles
PASS
Mileage118,364 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,362 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage113,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage107,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage103,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage100,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage95,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage90,865 miles
Since last MOT+15,880 miles
PASS
Mileage74,985 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,976 miles
Since last MOT+13,705 miles
PASS
Mileage61,271 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,085 miles
Since last MOT+10,845 miles
PASS
Mileage50,240 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,238 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage40,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage33,552 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage27,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage20,714 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

RegistrationGY56 VAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 VAF

What car is GY56 VAF?

GY56 VAF is a black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 VAF?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 VAF was 138,058 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 VAF passed its MOT?

GY56 VAF has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.

Is GY56 VAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY56 VAF 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 GY56 VAF?

GY56 VAF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.