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B23 JKR

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

160,896 mi
Last recorded160,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 JKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 160,896 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Lower underseal

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 160,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Lower underseal

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 132,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 132,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 146,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear LOW BRAKE EFFORT + NOISE WHEN ROTATED

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 126,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 139,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2023 120,666 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 130,100 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 113,563 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 106,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,564 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 107,562 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,455 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 93,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner and out edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,209 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,933 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,032 miles

Both fronts and nsr brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 55,027 miles

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

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

Both fronts and nsr brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 37,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010

both third row of seats stored under the floor and covered by customers posessions, the seat belts were inspected were possible and passed MOT requirements

drivers door sticking to open but will open every time

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,561 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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B23 JKR is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 B23 JKR, 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 B23 JKR registered?

B23 JKR is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is B23 JKR safe to buy?

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