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SW56 FHJ

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 188,834 miles on the clock, averaging 8,883 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 SW56 FHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2010
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,883

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year8,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 FHJ 104k125k146k168k189k '10'19'16

Check SW56 FHJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,834 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,828 miles
Since last MOT+16,981 miles
PASS
Mileage171,847 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage163,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,859 miles
Since last MOT+14,792 miles
PASS
Mileage149,067 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,066 miles
Since last MOT+22,923 miles
PASS
Mileage126,143 miles
Since last MOT+12,441 miles
PASS
Mileage113,702 miles
Since last MOT+15,561 miles
PASS
Mileage98,141 miles
PASS
Mileage135,569 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage132,364 miles
Since last MOT+28,381 miles
PASS
Mileage103,983 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Passat models (2005–2010), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SW56 FHJ

What car is SW56 FHJ?

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

What is the mileage of SW56 FHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 FHJ was 188,834 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 FHJ passed its MOT?

SW56 FHJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2019.

Is SW56 FHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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