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WN56 GXE

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Bristol, West of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 308,936 miles on the clock, averaging 15,947 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 WN56 GXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
308,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
15,947

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading308,936 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,494
Average per year15,947
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WN56 GXE 98k151k204k256k309k '09'23'14

Check WN56 GXE

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage308,936 miles
Since last MOT+12,494 miles
PASS
Mileage296,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage287,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage281,145 miles
Since last MOT+12,036 miles
PASS
Mileage269,109 miles
Since last MOT+12,309 miles
PASS
Mileage256,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage248,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage239,347 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
FAIL
Mileage239,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,343 miles
PASS
Mileage227,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage219,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,740 miles
Since last MOT+27,347 miles
PASS
Mileage192,393 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,385 miles
Since last MOT+28,100 miles
PASS
Mileage164,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,285 miles
Since last MOT+32,553 miles
PASS
Mileage131,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,732 miles
Since last MOT+33,356 miles
PASS
Mileage98,376 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,324 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

RegistrationWN56 GXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About WN56 GXE

What car is WN56 GXE?

WN56 GXE is a grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2006.

What is the mileage of WN56 GXE?

The last recorded mileage for WN56 GXE was 308,936 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN56 GXE passed its MOT?

WN56 GXE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2023.

Is WN56 GXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN56 GXE 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 WN56 GXE?

WN56 GXE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.