The road tax status for AV55 XBD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AV55 XBD?

The MOT for AV55 XBD is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of AV55 XBD?

The recorded mileage for AV55 XBD is 278,489 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AV55 XBD ULEZ compliant?

No, AV55 XBD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · AV55 XBD

AV55 XBD

2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19/11/2005. Recorded mileage 278,489 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin: 2005 · Ipswich
MOT Status: Valid until 07/05/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 278,489 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 07/05/2025

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Mileage: 278,489 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1896cc

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AV55 XBD Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
278,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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AV55 XBD Mileage History

23/03/2022251,108 mi
16/03/2023266,388 mi+15,280 mi
09/05/2023266,465 mi+77 mi
25/04/2024278,489 mi+12,024 mi

Average of roughly 13,091 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

AV55 XBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 09:38

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (AV55 XBD) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 April 2024 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: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.

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