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RN55 KXE

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 179,420 miles on the clock, averaging 11,446 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 RN55 KXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,446

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,105
Average per year11,446
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN55 KXE 74k100k127k153k179k '09'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,420 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage169,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,637 miles
PASS
Mileage158,678 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,718 miles
PASS
Mileage151,927 miles
Since last MOT+10,053 miles
PASS
Mileage141,874 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,796 miles
Since last MOT+15,047 miles
PASS
Mileage126,749 miles
Since last MOT+14,835 miles
PASS
Mileage111,914 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,718 miles
Since last MOT+10,743 miles
PASS
Mileage93,975 miles
Since last MOT+19,817 miles
PASS
Mileage74,158 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 KXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RN55 KXE

What car is RN55 KXE?

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

What is the mileage of RN55 KXE?

The last recorded mileage for RN55 KXE was 179,420 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN55 KXE passed its MOT?

RN55 KXE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2018.

Is RN55 KXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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