VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT YK56ZVG has 30 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 161,409 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 12:23.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 19th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

YK56ZVG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 2026161,409 MI
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 2025161,076 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 202419TH SEPTEMBER 2025155,455 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 202319TH SEPTEMBER 2024146,656 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED31ST AUGUST 2023146,414 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 202219TH SEPTEMBER 2023139,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202119TH SEPTEMBER 2022135,290 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 2021135,273 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 202018TH SEPTEMBER 2021127,092 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Corrosion Under Neath The Car
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray And Covers Fitted
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 2020127,092 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Under Neath The Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - General Corrosion Under Neath The Car
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Coil Spring Corroded
FAILED24TH AUGUST 2020126,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Reg Plate Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Slightly Damp
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Undertrays And Sill Covers Fitted
  6. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak In Engine Bay Area On Underside
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2 Mm Left And Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To Rear Suspension Items And Chassis - Prescribed Areas
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users Black Smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201918TH SEPTEMBER 2020121,187 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Components
  2. ADVISORY - General Underbody Component Corrosion
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2019121,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Components
  2. ADVISORY - General Underbody Component Corrosion
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Diesel Particulate Filter Shows Evidence Of Tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust On A Vehicle Fitted With A Diesel Particulate Filter Emits Visible Smoke Of Any Colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201815TH SEPTEMBER 2019114,547 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 2018114,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201715TH SEPTEMBER 2018108,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2017108,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge Steping (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge Badly (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201615TH SEPTEMBER 2017103,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Binding To N/s/r Brake
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201515TH SEPTEMBER 201696,684 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorating
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 201596,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorating
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201415TH SEPTEMBER 201589,191 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorating
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 201489,191 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  9. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorating
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201315TH SEPTEMBER 201482,545 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Lipped And Worn Slightly
  4. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Slightly Corroded
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201382,545 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Lipped And Worn Slightly
  6. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Slightly Corroded
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201215TH SEPTEMBER 201374,641 MI
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201274,641 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201115TH SEPTEMBER 201266,744 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201015TH SEPTEMBER 201160,136 MI
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201060,136 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200915TH SEPTEMBER 201052,165 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YK56ZVG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

YK56ZVG MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

YK56ZVG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 161,409 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,495 miles

YK56ZVG FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration YK56ZVG was manufactured on Friday 15th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 161,409 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,495 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YK56ZVG has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 72 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does YK56ZVG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 YK56ZVG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YK56ZVG Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 YK56ZVG does have Tax. Read more

When does YK56ZVG Tax expire?

The current Tax for YK56ZVG will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YK56ZVG MOT expire?

The current MOT for YK56ZVG will expire in 4 months on Saturday 19th September 2026. Read more

When did YK56ZVG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YK56ZVG was on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 12:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YK56ZVG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for YK56ZVG we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YK56ZVG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for YK56ZVG we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YK56ZVG?

YK56ZVG is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has YK56ZVG done?

The odometer reading for YK56ZVG at the last MOT in September 2025 was 161,409 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,495 miles per year. Read more

How old is YK56ZVG?

The vehicle YK56ZVG was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 15th September 2006. Read more

What colour is YK56ZVG?

The official colour of YK56ZVG is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YK56ZVG have?

YK56ZVG has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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