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RE56 GWU

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 208,430 miles on the clock, averaging 12,298 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE56 GWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,298

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,001
Average per year12,298
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE56 GWU 73k107k141k175k208k '09'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,430 miles
Since last MOT+15,001 miles
PASS
Mileage193,429 miles
Since last MOT+17,236 miles
PASS
Mileage176,193 miles
Since last MOT+16,517 miles
PASS
Mileage159,676 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,370 miles
Since last MOT+18,451 miles
PASS
Mileage140,919 miles
Since last MOT+18,192 miles
PASS
Mileage122,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,727 miles
Since last MOT+16,742 miles
PASS
Mileage105,985 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,978 miles
Since last MOT+12,637 miles
PASS
Mileage93,341 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage87,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage82,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage76,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,293 miles
PASS
Mileage73,041 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 GWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RE56 GWU

What car is RE56 GWU?

RE56 GWU is an green Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RE56 GWU?

The last recorded mileage for RE56 GWU was 208,430 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE56 GWU passed its MOT?

RE56 GWU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2020.

Is RE56 GWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE56 GWU 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 RE56 GWU?

RE56 GWU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.