2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BG55 TXF
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 154,801 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG55 TXF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2017
- 154,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG55 TXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (BG55 TXF) between July 2008 and July 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
BG55 TXF Mileage History
- 23/07/200871,894 mi
- 23/07/200982,374 mi+10,480 mi
- 21/07/201093,751 mi+11,377 mi
- 28/07/2011103,134 mi+9,383 mi
- 29/07/2011103,146 mi+12 mi
- 04/08/2012110,055 mi+6,909 mi
- 08/08/2013118,817 mi+8,762 mi
- 11/07/2014126,845 mi+8,028 mi
- 18/07/2015136,683 mi+9,838 mi
- 04/08/2016146,116 mi+9,433 mi
- 05/08/2016146,116 mi
- 15/07/2017154,801 mi+8,685 mi
Average of roughly 9,235 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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