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RA06 EFJ

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 187,961 miles on the clock, averaging 7,289 miles per year, 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 RA06 EFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,961
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,289

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading187,961 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,773
Average per year7,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA06 EFJ 101k123k144k166k188k '09'21'14

Check RA06 EFJ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,961 miles
Since last MOT+13,773 miles
PASS
Mileage174,188 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,186 miles
Since last MOT+13,532 miles
PASS
Mileage160,654 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,634 miles
Since last MOT+13,502 miles
PASS
Mileage147,132 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,125 miles
Since last MOT+13,383 miles
PASS
Mileage133,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,660 miles
PASS
Mileage123,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,372 miles
PASS
Mileage112,710 miles
PASS
Mileage144,913 miles
Since last MOT+16,445 miles
PASS
Mileage128,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,468 miles
Since last MOT+27,780 miles
PASS
Mileage100,688 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Passat models (2005–2010), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RA06 EFJ

What car is RA06 EFJ?

RA06 EFJ is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RA06 EFJ?

The last recorded mileage for RA06 EFJ was 187,961 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA06 EFJ passed its MOT?

RA06 EFJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2021.

Is RA06 EFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA06 EFJ 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 RA06 EFJ?

RA06 EFJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.