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A14 RPK

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,070 mi
Last recorded77,070 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight ware inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,048 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 58,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,155 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,555 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre heavily perished

Fail 12 Oct 2017 54,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre heavily perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,426 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre slight cracks in wall

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,548 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and has damage to sidewall

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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A14 RPK is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A14 RPK, 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 A14 RPK registered?

A14 RPK is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is A14 RPK safe to buy?

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