2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AF55 XBJ
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 169,809 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF55 XBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 169,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AF55 XBJ Mileage History
- 14/09/2023139,488 mi
- 02/10/2024151,461 mi+11,973 mi
- 03/10/2024151,631 mi+170 mi
- 29/09/2025169,809 mi+18,178 mi
- 29/09/2025169,809 mi
Average of roughly 14,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF55 XBJ 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 (AF55 XBJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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