2006 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · GJ06 KBP
2006 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 211,672 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jan 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,672 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.
GJ06 KBP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2016
- 211,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ06 KBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (GJ06 KBP) between March 2009 and March 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2016 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)”; “Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.
GJ06 KBP Mileage History
- 10/03/200967,446 mi
- 10/03/200967,446 mi
- 19/03/201091,405 mi+23,959 mi
- 28/03/2011109,099 mi+17,694 mi
- 28/03/2012131,932 mi+22,833 mi
- 28/03/2013152,218 mi+20,286 mi
- 28/03/2013152,218 mi
- 26/03/2014171,389 mi+19,171 mi
- 28/03/2014171,531 mi+142 mi
- 01/04/2014172,026 mi+495 mi
- 18/03/2015190,139 mi+18,113 mi
- 14/03/2016211,672 mi+21,533 mi
Average of roughly 20,569 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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