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2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · DS54 ABK

DS54 ABK

2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 124,852 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2005 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Aug 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
124,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Aug 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc

DS54 ABK Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
  • 124,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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DS54 ABK Mileage History

  1. 17/08/2023119,464 mi
  2. 30/08/2024124,848 mi+5,384 mi
  3. 30/08/2024124,852 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 5,188 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

DS54 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 14:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (DS54 ABK) between August 2023 and August 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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