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VN56 CLU

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 343,394 miles on the clock, averaging 39,475 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 VN56 CLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
343,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
39,475

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading343,394 miles
Reading date
Average per year39,475
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VN56 CLU 68k137k206k274k343k '09'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage343,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage343,394 miles
Since last MOT+20,175 miles
PASS
Mileage323,219 miles
Since last MOT+29,892 miles
PASS
Mileage293,327 miles
Since last MOT+48,165 miles
PASS
Mileage245,162 miles
Since last MOT+39,311 miles
PASS
Mileage205,851 miles
Since last MOT+39,688 miles
PASS
Mileage166,163 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage161,129 miles
Since last MOT+17,657 miles
PASS
Mileage143,472 miles
Since last MOT+21,600 miles
PASS
Mileage121,872 miles
Since last MOT+24,281 miles
PASS
Mileage97,591 miles
Since last MOT+16,177 miles
PASS
Mileage81,414 miles
Since last MOT+13,648 miles
PASS
Mileage67,766 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

RegistrationVN56 CLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About VN56 CLU

What car is VN56 CLU?

VN56 CLU is a black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VN56 CLU?

The last recorded mileage for VN56 CLU was 343,394 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN56 CLU passed its MOT?

VN56 CLU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2016.

Is VN56 CLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VN56 CLU 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 VN56 CLU?

VN56 CLU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.