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2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration WD55VLP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 167,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle to stub axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,822 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023 23 Jun 20267 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,125 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2022 23 Jun 20262 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 148,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,689 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2021 23 Jun 202628 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,514 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020 23 Jun 20267 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,048 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019 23 Jun 202617 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyres worn on inner edges
24 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,520 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,366 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,219 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016 23 Jun 20264 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,354 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015 23 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,341 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 23 Jun 202625 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,057 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 23 Jun 202624 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,411 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012 23 Jun 202612 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,149 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 23 Jun 20262 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,289 MI
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WD55VLP was registered on 2006-02-03
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