2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · MJ56 SWK
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 142,131 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ56 SWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 142,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ56 SWK 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 (MJ56 SWK) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel inadequate repair (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MJ56 SWK Mileage History
- 02/02/2024130,982 mi
- 12/02/2024130,983 mi+1 mi
- 15/02/2025136,242 mi+5,259 mi
- 14/04/2026142,131 mi+5,889 mi
- 16/04/2026142,131 mi
Average of roughly 5,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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