Vehicle summary
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 1999cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 164,536 miles on the clock, averaging 9,707 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 OV56 MPE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,536 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,707 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV56 MPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1999cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OV56 MPE
What car is OV56 MPE?
OV56 MPE is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1999cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OV56 MPE?
The last recorded mileage for OV56 MPE was 164,536 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV56 MPE passed its MOT?
OV56 MPE has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2018.
Is OV56 MPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV56 MPE 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 OV56 MPE?
OV56 MPE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.