2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BG05 DRX
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 23,886 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
BG05 DRX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2020
- 23,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BG05 DRX Mileage History
- 23/05/2008102,076 mi
- 30/05/2008102,189 mi+113 mi
- 21/05/2009108,944 mi+6,755 mi
- 26/05/2009108,945 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/2010115,302 mi+6,357 mi
- 19/05/2011121,421 mi+6,119 mi
- 24/05/2011121,502 mi+81 mi
- 23/05/2012128,763 mi+7,261 mi
- 24/05/2013135,460 mi+6,697 mi
- 04/06/2014143,585 mi+8,125 mi
- 03/06/2015158,658 mi+15,073 mi
- 31/05/2016163,189 mi+4,531 mi
- 31/05/2016163,189 mi
- 03/06/2017174,640 mi+11,451 mi
- 03/06/2017174,640 mi
- 09/06/2018192,310 mi+17,670 mi
- 09/06/2018192,310 mi
- 05/06/2019214,720 mi+22,410 mi
- 24/10/202023,886 mi-190,834 mi
- 24/10/202023,886 mi
Average of roughly -6,294 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BG05 DRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (BG05 DRX) between May 2008 and October 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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