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OV56 TGJ

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 87,280 miles on the clock, averaging 471 miles per year, well 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 OV56 TGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,280
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2009
50%
Pass Rate
1 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
471

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,280 miles
Reading date
Miles last year370
Average per year471
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV56 TGJ 87k87k87k87k87k '09'10

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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,280 miles
Since last MOT+370 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,910 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

RegistrationOV56 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OV56 TGJ

What car is OV56 TGJ?

OV56 TGJ is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OV56 TGJ?

The last recorded mileage for OV56 TGJ was 87,280 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV56 TGJ passed its MOT?

OV56 TGJ has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Sep 2010.

Is OV56 TGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV56 TGJ 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 TGJ?

OV56 TGJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.