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A17 KNJ

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,857 mi
Last recorded122,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,857 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 114,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,576 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,657 miles

driver seat belt is slightly fraying

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,453 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,096 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,752 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 79,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,481 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,062 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 63,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 54,809 miles

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

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

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

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 20 Dec 2012 46,975 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,337 miles

Offside 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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A17 KNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 A17 KNJ, 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 A17 KNJ registered?

A17 KNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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The MOT history for A17 KNJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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