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 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 159,952 miles on the clock, averaging 8,429 miles per year, around 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 SL56 VXT
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 159,952 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 33,752 |
| Average per year | 8,429 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SL56 VXT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SL56 VXT
What car is SL56 VXT?
SL56 VXT is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SL56 VXT?
The last recorded mileage for SL56 VXT was 159,952 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL56 VXT passed its MOT?
SL56 VXT has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2021.
Is SL56 VXT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 VXT 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 SL56 VXT?
SL56 VXT is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.