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
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 149,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 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
- 26/11/200944,642 mi
- 26/11/200944,642 mi
- 25/02/201152,658 mi+8,016 mi
- 25/02/201152,658 mi
- 24/02/201256,365 mi+3,707 mi
- 07/02/201361,003 mi+4,638 mi
- 19/02/201466,486 mi+5,483 mi
- 19/02/201466,486 mi
- 10/02/201573,760 mi+7,274 mi
- 11/02/201573,761 mi+1 mi
- 04/02/201684,844 mi+11,083 mi
- 22/02/201795,320 mi+10,476 mi
- 01/03/201795,516 mi+196 mi
- 30/01/2018102,573 mi+7,057 mi
- 30/01/2018102,573 mi
- 08/02/2019119,395 mi+16,822 mi
- 14/02/2019119,439 mi+44 mi
- 28/02/2020125,001 mi+5,562 mi
- 29/02/2020125,010 mi+9 mi
- 09/03/2021127,253 mi+2,243 mi
- 16/03/2021127,254 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2022131,644 mi+4,390 mi
- 25/03/2022131,694 mi+50 mi
- 16/03/2023135,123 mi+3,429 mi
- 16/03/2023135,123 mi
- 08/03/2024139,823 mi+4,700 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 6,419 miles per year across 30 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.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (RF56 ABK) between November 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Tyres (30 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Windscreen (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 110 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))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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