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AD06 ARF

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,907 mi
Last recorded136,907 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Passat105,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ARF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 77,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tread

slight lump in n/s/r tyre outerwall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,517 miles

wiper blades clip each other / rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 36,517 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

wiper blades clip each other / rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,795 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AD06 ARF is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD06 ARF, 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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AD06 ARF is a 2006 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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