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MT56 BDU

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 114,170 miles on the clock, averaging 14,565 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 MT56 BDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,565

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,170 miles
Reading date
Miles last year170
Average per year14,565
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT56 BDU 39k58k77k95k114k '09'15'12

Check MT56 BDU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,170 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage106,072 miles
Since last MOT+485 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,587 miles
Since last MOT+18,892 miles
PASS
Mileage86,695 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,691 miles
Since last MOT+15,993 miles
PASS
Mileage70,698 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,585 miles
Since last MOT+20,475 miles
PASS
Mileage50,110 miles
Since last MOT+11,184 miles
PASS
Mileage38,926 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

RegistrationMT56 BDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MT56 BDU

What car is MT56 BDU?

MT56 BDU is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MT56 BDU?

The last recorded mileage for MT56 BDU was 114,170 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT56 BDU passed its MOT?

MT56 BDU has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2015.

Is MT56 BDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT56 BDU 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 MT56 BDU?

MT56 BDU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.