2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WG06 HBY
2006 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 151,571 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG06 HBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 151,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG06 HBY 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 (WG06 HBY) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
WG06 HBY Mileage History
- 24/05/2024145,191 mi
- 11/06/2024145,591 mi+400 mi
- 21/05/2025149,007 mi+3,416 mi
- 21/06/2025149,009 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/2026151,571 mi+2,562 mi
Average of roughly 3,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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