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RK56 OPN

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 78,753 miles on the clock, averaging 3,187 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 RK56 OPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,130
Average per year3,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 OPN 56k62k67k73k79k '09'16'13

Check RK56 OPN

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage72,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage67,767 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,757 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage66,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage64,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage61,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage58,921 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage55,799 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

RegistrationRK56 OPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RK56 OPN

What car is RK56 OPN?

RK56 OPN is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RK56 OPN?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 OPN was 78,753 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 OPN passed its MOT?

RK56 OPN has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.

Is RK56 OPN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK56 OPN 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 RK56 OPN?

RK56 OPN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.