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2006 Volkswagen Passat

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3873 KB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 156,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 150,919 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 142,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2014 142,615 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 114,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 90,320 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,621 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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3873 KB is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 3873 KB, 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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3873 KB is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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