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RN55 BXX

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 122,488 miles on the clock, averaging 1,229 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 RN55 BXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
1,229

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 reading122,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,629
Average per year1,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN55 BXX 114k116k118k120k122k '09'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
PASS
Mileage114,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
PASS
Mileage110,134 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,013 miles
Since last MOT+9,939 miles
PASS
Mileage100,074 miles
PASS
Mileage189,225 miles
Since last MOT+17,417 miles
PASS
Mileage171,808 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,718 miles
Since last MOT+21,808 miles
PASS
Mileage149,910 miles
Since last MOT+36,136 miles
PASS
Mileage113,774 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

RegistrationRN55 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RN55 BXX

What car is RN55 BXX?

RN55 BXX is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RN55 BXX?

The last recorded mileage for RN55 BXX was 122,488 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN55 BXX passed its MOT?

RN55 BXX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2016.

Is RN55 BXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN55 BXX 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 RN55 BXX?

RN55 BXX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.