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OY56 BNV

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 216,889 miles on the clock, averaging 22,097 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 OY56 BNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
22,097

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 reading216,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year22,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 BNV 31k77k124k170k217k '09'18'17

Check OY56 BNV

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,889 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,261 miles
PASS
Mileage215,616 miles
Since last MOT+25,314 miles
PASS
Mileage190,302 miles
Since last MOT+159,451 miles
PASS
Mileage30,851 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

RegistrationOY56 BNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 BNV

What car is OY56 BNV?

OY56 BNV is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 BNV?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 BNV was 216,889 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 BNV passed its MOT?

OY56 BNV has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Mar 2018.

Is OY56 BNV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 BNV 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 OY56 BNV?

OY56 BNV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.