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 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 160,462 miles on the clock, averaging 9,097 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 SW56 BJZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,462 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,097 |
| 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 | SW56 BJZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SW56 BJZ
What car is SW56 BJZ?
SW56 BJZ is an grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.
What is the mileage of SW56 BJZ?
The last recorded mileage for SW56 BJZ was 160,462 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW56 BJZ passed its MOT?
SW56 BJZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2018.
Is SW56 BJZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 BJZ 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 SW56 BJZ?
SW56 BJZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.