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2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · NC55 LKA

NC55 LKA

2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 209,527 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2005 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/11/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (12/08/2019)
Recorded Mileage
209,527 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/11/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 12/08/2019
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1968cc

NC55 LKA Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2019
  • 209,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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

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

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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NC55 LKA Mileage History

  1. 15/12/200848,171 mi
  2. 12/08/201059,934 mi+11,763 mi
  3. 19/08/201182,859 mi+22,925 mi
  4. 01/08/2012107,410 mi+24,551 mi
  5. 07/08/2012107,420 mi+10 mi
  6. 13/08/2013130,853 mi+23,433 mi
  7. 16/08/2013131,079 mi+226 mi
  8. 01/10/2013131,101 mi+22 mi
  9. 23/10/2014151,876 mi+20,775 mi
  10. 25/10/2014151,876 mi
  11. 24/03/2015156,232 mi+4,356 mi
  12. 12/03/2016161,486 mi+5,254 mi
  13. 04/03/2017167,726 mi+6,240 mi
  14. 24/02/2018178,190 mi+10,464 mi
  15. 26/02/2018178,200 mi+10 mi
  16. 04/05/2019209,527 mi+31,327 mi

Average of roughly 15,541 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

NC55 LKA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 22:12
MOT Analysis

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

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (NC55 LKA) between December 2008 and May 2019.

The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 04 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”.

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