2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KN56 PPV
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 217,595 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 PPV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2024
- 217,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 PPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (KN56 PPV) between June 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KN56 PPV Mileage History
- 16/06/2023196,849 mi
- 23/06/2023196,851 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/2024217,581 mi+20,730 mi
- 22/06/2024217,595 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 20,366 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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