2006 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AF56 RVE
2006 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05/09/2006. Recorded mileage 177,000 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1896cc
AF56 RVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 177,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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AF56 RVE Mileage History
- 08/09/2023161,955 mi
- 13/09/2024172,049 mi+10,094 mi
- 13/09/2024172,049 mi
- 11/09/2025176,903 mi+4,854 mi
- 16/09/2025177,000 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 7,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF56 RVE 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 (AF56 RVE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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