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WR56 ELV

2006 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 173,152 miles on the clock, averaging 6,516 miles per year, below 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 WR56 ELV

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2010
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,516

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading173,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,047
Average per year6,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR56 ELV 101k119k137k155k173k '10'21'16

Check WR56 ELV

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage168,105 miles
Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
Mileage164,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage160,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,749 miles
PASS
Mileage156,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage150,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage145,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage135,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage127,510 miles
Since last MOT+15,359 miles
PASS
Mileage112,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,286 miles
PASS
Mileage100,865 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

RegistrationWR56 ELV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About WR56 ELV

What car is WR56 ELV?

WR56 ELV is a black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2006.

What is the mileage of WR56 ELV?

The last recorded mileage for WR56 ELV was 173,152 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR56 ELV passed its MOT?

WR56 ELV has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2021.

Is WR56 ELV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR56 ELV 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 WR56 ELV?

WR56 ELV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.