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AD06 EXE

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,888 mi
Last recorded190,888 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 EXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 190,888 miles

Advise judder from front brakes

Headlamp dipped beam output low(nearside and offside)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded(all)and coated in paint or other material

Rear tyres showing evidence of wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2021 170,469 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded(all)

Advise play in nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint

Offside dipped beam output low

Offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside wiper arm distorted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 147,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 147,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 114,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 114,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 105,025 miles

brake pass on lock up

sill covers/undertray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,902 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 101,332 miles

Engine rough at idle and under load

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 101,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine rough at idle and under load

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,163 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 96,163 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of both arms (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 91,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoke from exhaust

Fail 25 Jul 2011 59,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

smoke from exhaust

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,579 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,696 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AD06 EXE is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 105,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD06 EXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD06 EXE registered?

AD06 EXE is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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