2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · GL56 MLV
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 180,413 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL56 MLV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2022
- 180,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL56 MLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (GL56 MLV) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”.
GL56 MLV Mileage History
- 05/10/2021157,314 mi
- 29/09/2022180,212 mi+22,898 mi
- 10/10/2022180,413 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 22,804 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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