2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AF55 XNG

The Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 14 March 2026 at 177,275 miles, with the tester recording no defects. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history. A prior failure on 28 February 2026 at 177,045 miles is notable, yet the record shows no defects listed against that test, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 21-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,400 miles per year against the 177,275 miles now shown. The records trace a steady climb: 161,835 miles in February 2023, 168,169 in April 2024, 172,427 in March 2025, then 177,045 and 177,275 across the two early-2026 tests. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The clean advisory columns across every entry indicate the previous owner kept the car to a passable standard without flagged wear on tyres, brakes, or suspension. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm absence of developing rust on a 2005 chassis. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks for binding or worn rubbers not caught in the test bay. The February 2026 failure with zero defects recorded deserves clarification at the selling garage to confirm it was not a withdrawn or duplicated certificate. Given the sparse but clean record, the Passat shows no evidence of recurring mechanical faults or skipped consumable upkeep. The high overall mileage means drivetrain components such as the clutch, turbo, and timing gear carry expected age-related risk. A pre-purchase mechanical survey remains sensible before commitment.