2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · AF05 YBT

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 114,803 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clear MOT outcomes. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring faults across the available history. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a 21-year-old vehicle. The records show 99,688 miles at the 16 March 2022 test, rising to 103,931 miles in March 2023, 108,109 miles in March 2024, 113,879 miles in March 2025, and 114,803 miles in March 2026. That equates to roughly 3,000 miles per year over the period, against a lifetime average near 5,467 miles. The sparse, fault-free entries give no evidence of rapid accumulation or standing neglect requiring correction. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and low-use pattern, as MOT passes do not certify component life. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be checked for deterioration from intermittent use. The clean advisory record offers no red flags, but 21 years of service warrants verification of structural integrity beneath sills and arches.