2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Petrol · AJ55 DND
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 119,914 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ55 DND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 119,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ55 DND 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 (AJ55 DND) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
AJ55 DND Mileage History
- 09/09/2023109,726 mi
- 21/09/2024113,772 mi+4,046 mi
- 27/09/2025115,511 mi+1,739 mi
- 07/10/2025115,513 mi+2 mi
- 26/09/2026119,914 mi+4,401 mi
Average of roughly 3,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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