2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FL56 EGE
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 161,872 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL56 EGE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2013
- 161,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL56 EGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (FL56 EGE) between October 2009 and September 2013.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
FL56 EGE Mileage History
- 14/10/2009114,846 mi
- 11/10/2010120,306 mi+5,460 mi
- 11/10/2010120,306 mi
- 12/05/2011134,808 mi+14,502 mi
- 13/05/2011134,828 mi+20 mi
- 27/06/2012155,697 mi+20,869 mi
- 02/07/2012155,697 mi
- 04/09/2013161,872 mi+6,175 mi
Average of roughly 12,087 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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