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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 291,903 miles on the clock, averaging 24,876 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 SO06 GTU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 291,903 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 24,876 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SO06 GTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About SO06 GTU
What car is SO06 GTU?
SO06 GTU is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SO06 GTU?
The last recorded mileage for SO06 GTU was 291,903 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO06 GTU passed its MOT?
SO06 GTU has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2018.
Is SO06 GTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO06 GTU 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 SO06 GTU?
SO06 GTU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.