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AD06 FCJ

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,681 mi
Last recorded158,681 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 FCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 158,681 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2018 121,021 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 151,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 142,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2015 107,755 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condensation inside nsf headlight unit

Pass 25 May 2015 107,755 miles

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

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

condensation inside nsf headlight unit

Pass 6 May 2014 91,053 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 91,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 79,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,144 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,208 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,552 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 51,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,660 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 38,660 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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