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SM56 OMU

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 128,928 miles on the clock, averaging 10,123 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 SM56 OMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2010
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,123

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,475
Average per year10,123
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM56 OMU 38k60k83k106k129k '10'19'15

Check SM56 OMU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage121,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage113,934 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage106,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage98,401 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage89,872 miles
Since last MOT+17,689 miles
PASS
Mileage72,183 miles
Since last MOT+12,385 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,798 miles
Since last MOT+13,611 miles
PASS
Mileage46,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,686 miles
PASS
Mileage37,501 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

RegistrationSM56 OMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 OMU

What car is SM56 OMU?

SM56 OMU is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM56 OMU?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 OMU was 128,928 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 OMU passed its MOT?

SM56 OMU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2019.

Is SM56 OMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 OMU 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 SM56 OMU?

SM56 OMU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.