2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.2L Petrol · YE56 YYZ
2006 Volkswagen Passat (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 95,002 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE56 YYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 95,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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YE56 YYZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Passat (YE56 YYZ) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush 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 (”.
YE56 YYZ Mileage History
- 12/04/202488,163 mi
- 15/04/202488,164 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202591,051 mi+2,887 mi
- 01/04/202694,493 mi+3,442 mi
- 14/05/202695,002 mi+509 mi
Average of roughly 3,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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