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AD06 EXU

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

213,626 mi
Last recorded213,626 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 213,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness in o/s headlight

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

undertray fitted

vehicle been lowered

Pass 29 Jan 2018 183,053 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2016 172,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

oil level low

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,928 miles

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

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 Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,289 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 EXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

AD06 EXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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