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 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 212,485 miles on the clock, averaging 12,455 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 RE56 HKJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 212,485 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 220 |
| Average per year | 12,455 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RE56 HKJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RE56 HKJ
What car is RE56 HKJ?
RE56 HKJ is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RE56 HKJ?
The last recorded mileage for RE56 HKJ was 212,485 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE56 HKJ passed its MOT?
RE56 HKJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2024.
Is RE56 HKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE56 HKJ 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 HKJ?
RE56 HKJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.