2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BD56 GMZ
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 199,169 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD56 GMZ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2016
- 199,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD56 GMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (BD56 GMZ) between November 2009 and December 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BD56 GMZ Mileage History
- 09/11/2009105,465 mi
- 09/11/2009105,465 mi
- 04/11/2010136,681 mi+31,216 mi
- 14/11/2011161,154 mi+24,473 mi
- 31/10/2012171,861 mi+10,707 mi
- 06/12/2013180,608 mi+8,747 mi
- 06/12/2013180,609 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/2014187,986 mi+7,377 mi
- 04/12/2014187,986 mi
- 15/12/2015194,558 mi+6,572 mi
- 16/12/2016199,169 mi+4,611 mi
Average of roughly 13,194 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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