2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · RY56 PZX
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 135,226 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY56 PZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 135,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY56 PZX 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 (RY56 PZX) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 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 (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lamp dimming. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
RY56 PZX Mileage History
- 10/10/2022117,627 mi
- 11/10/2022117,627 mi
- 22/09/2023124,257 mi+6,630 mi
- 01/10/2023124,257 mi
- 24/09/2024135,226 mi+10,969 mi
Average of roughly 8,992 miles per year across 5 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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