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6472 TU

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,357 mi
Last recorded116,357 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6472 TU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,357 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 116,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 116,135 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,349 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,435 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,079 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)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,889 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 78,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,053 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,040 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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6472 TU is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 6472 TU, 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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6472 TU is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is 6472 TU safe to buy?

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