2006 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · WR56 ELJ
2006 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 142,230 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/03/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1896cc
WR56 ELJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2024
- 142,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WR56 ELJ Mileage History
- 31/05/2022133,012 mi
- 01/06/2022133,012 mi
- 07/06/2023136,897 mi+3,885 mi
- 10/06/2024142,229 mi+5,332 mi
- 11/06/2024142,230 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WR56 ELJ 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 (WR56 ELJ) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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