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NL56 DZA

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 145,521 miles on the clock, averaging 10,504 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 NL56 DZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,504

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 reading145,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL56 DZA 20k52k83k114k146k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,521 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,520 miles
Since last MOT+1,231 miles
PASS
Mileage144,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage137,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage133,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage127,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage121,129 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage114,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage107,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage102,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage93,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,684 miles
PASS
Mileage82,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,702 miles
Since last MOT+18,310 miles
PASS
Mileage64,392 miles
Since last MOT+21,380 miles
PASS
Mileage43,012 miles
Since last MOT+22,349 miles
PASS
Mileage20,663 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,286 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

RegistrationNL56 DZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About NL56 DZA

What car is NL56 DZA?

NL56 DZA is an grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2006.

What is the mileage of NL56 DZA?

The last recorded mileage for NL56 DZA was 145,521 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL56 DZA passed its MOT?

NL56 DZA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2021.

Is NL56 DZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL56 DZA 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 NL56 DZA?

NL56 DZA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.