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SW56 FGX

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 145,922 miles on the clock, averaging 10,528 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 FGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,528

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,799
Average per year10,528
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 FGX 34k62k90k118k146k '09'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,922 miles
Since last MOT+12,799 miles
PASS
Mileage133,123 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,995 miles
Since last MOT+14,717 miles
PASS
Mileage118,278 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,232 miles
Since last MOT+13,467 miles
PASS
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,741 miles
Since last MOT+14,742 miles
PASS
Mileage89,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,999 miles
Since last MOT+10,415 miles
PASS
Mileage79,584 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,583 miles
Since last MOT+17,123 miles
PASS
Mileage62,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,134 miles
PASS
Mileage53,326 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage43,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage39,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage34,023 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

RegistrationSW56 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 FGX

What car is SW56 FGX?

SW56 FGX is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.

What is the mileage of SW56 FGX?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 FGX was 145,922 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 FGX passed its MOT?

SW56 FGX has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2020.

Is SW56 FGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 FGX 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 FGX?

SW56 FGX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.