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RY55 ULP

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 182,616 miles on the clock, averaging 6,717 miles per year, 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 RY55 ULP

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,717

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading182,616 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,717
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 ULP 135k147k159k171k183k '08'16'13

Check RY55 ULP

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,616 miles
Since last MOT+2,986 miles
PASS
Mileage179,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage174,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage169,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage165,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,502 miles
PASS
Mileage158,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage152,199 miles
Since last MOT+16,997 miles
PASS
Mileage135,202 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

RegistrationRY55 ULP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 ULP

What car is RY55 ULP?

RY55 ULP is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RY55 ULP?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 ULP was 182,616 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 ULP passed its MOT?

RY55 ULP has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2016.

Is RY55 ULP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 ULP 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 RY55 ULP?

RY55 ULP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.