2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RF56 ABK
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 149,477 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RF56 ABK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 149,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RF56 ABK Mileage History
- 08/03/2024139,823 mi
- 21/03/2025145,800 mi+5,977 mi
- 21/03/2025145,800 mi
- 16/03/2026149,232 mi+3,432 mi
- 27/03/2026149,477 mi+245 mi
Average of roughly 4,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF56 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (RF56 ABK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall - yellow chalk (5.2.”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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