2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · BW55 BGW
2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 165,866 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW55 BGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 165,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW55 BGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (BW55 BGW) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BW55 BGW Mileage History
- 24/11/2023165,723 mi
- 27/11/2023165,723 mi
- 03/12/2024165,764 mi+41 mi
- 17/02/2026165,858 mi+94 mi
- 19/02/2026165,866 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 64 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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