2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · CY06 JZP

This 2006 Volkswagen Passat passed its most recent MOT in February 2025, though it required a retest after failing on several items including headlamp aim, wiper effectiveness, and a split CV boot. The vehicle shows a clear pattern of neglect regarding rubber components. There are recurring advisories for perishing and cracking tyres across multiple years, alongside persistent wear on the nearside front suspension bushes. The appearance of a split CV boot and a recurring exhaust leak suggests a trend of worsening mechanical deterioration rather than proactive maintenance. The mileage is very low for a twenty-year-old car, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per year. In this context, the repeated mentions of cracking and perishing tyres strongly suggest the car has suffered from long periods of standing rather than hard use. This often leads to the degradation of rubber seals and bushings, which is evidenced by the oil leak and suspension wear. A buyer should first inspect the condition of all tyres and rubber boots for dry rot. Check the underside for the extent of the rear sub-frame corrosion and the severity of the oil leak. Finally, verify that the exhaust leak and suspension play have been properly rectified rather than just patched for the MOT.