2006 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SM06 VWV
2006 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2006. Recorded mileage 59,824 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM06 VWV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 59,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM06 VWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (SM06 VWV) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
SM06 VWV Mileage History
- 12/10/202243,730 mi
- 12/10/202359,824 mi+16,094 mi
- 13/10/202359,824 mi
Average of roughly 16,075 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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