2006 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AD06 KNS
2006 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 158,608 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2020. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AD06 KNS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2019
- 158,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD06 KNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (AD06 KNS) between July 2009 and September 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AD06 KNS Mileage History
- 02/07/200934,228 mi
- 01/07/201039,986 mi+5,758 mi
- 30/06/201147,143 mi+7,157 mi
- 28/06/201256,097 mi+8,954 mi
- 16/07/201363,370 mi+7,273 mi
- 16/08/201468,757 mi+5,387 mi
- 23/08/201468,775 mi+18 mi
- 08/08/201570,633 mi+1,858 mi
- 21/06/201671,020 mi+387 mi
- 21/06/201671,020 mi
- 02/06/2017116,486 mi+45,466 mi
- 14/06/2018153,106 mi+36,620 mi
- 12/09/2018153,126 mi+20 mi
- 17/09/2018153,126 mi
- 02/09/2019158,608 mi+5,482 mi
Average of roughly 12,233 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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