2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SJ56 GME
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 127,463 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ56 GME Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2023
- 127,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ56 GME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (SJ56 GME) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SJ56 GME Mileage History
- 30/04/2022112,209 mi
- 13/05/2023127,463 mi+15,254 mi
Average of roughly 14,736 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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