2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LA06 RWE
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 87,279 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA06 RWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 87,279 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.
LA06 RWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (LA06 RWE) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LA06 RWE Mileage History
- 22/02/202478,536 mi
- 13/02/202583,322 mi+4,786 mi
- 14/02/202583,325 mi+3 mi
- 24/02/202687,271 mi+3,946 mi
- 26/02/202687,279 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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