2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SJ56 XZB
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 152,995 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ56 XZB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2021
- 152,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ56 XZB 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 XZB) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ56 XZB Mileage History
- 16/11/2021152,995 mi
- 16/11/2021152,995 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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