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06-C-40461

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,808 mi
Last recorded174,808 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration06-C-40461
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 174,808 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 174,808 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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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06-C-40461 is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 06-C-40461, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 06-C-40461 registered?

06-C-40461 is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is 06-C-40461 safe to buy?

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