2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BD05 XDY
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 218,446 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD05 XDY Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 218,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD05 XDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (BD05 XDY) between May 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (39 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
BD05 XDY Mileage History
- 27/05/200836,731 mi
- 22/05/200944,909 mi+8,178 mi
- 25/05/201053,227 mi+8,318 mi
- 23/05/201160,727 mi+7,500 mi
- 23/05/201160,727 mi
- 22/05/201267,406 mi+6,679 mi
- 02/05/201373,599 mi+6,193 mi
- 26/04/201494,429 mi+20,830 mi
- 01/05/201494,594 mi+165 mi
- 21/04/2015114,920 mi+20,326 mi
- 05/05/2015115,094 mi+174 mi
- 04/05/2016133,252 mi+18,158 mi
- 18/05/2017149,597 mi+16,345 mi
- 19/05/2017149,610 mi+13 mi
- 22/05/2018159,109 mi+9,499 mi
- 25/05/2019171,785 mi+12,676 mi
- 25/05/2019171,785 mi
- 30/11/2020185,625 mi+13,840 mi
- 08/12/2020185,637 mi+12 mi
- 04/12/2021192,158 mi+6,521 mi
- 07/12/2021192,291 mi+133 mi
- 22/11/2022200,462 mi+8,171 mi
- 23/11/2022200,542 mi+80 mi
- 24/11/2023208,300 mi+7,758 mi
- 11/12/2023208,408 mi+108 mi
- 11/12/2023208,408 mi
- 05/12/2024215,527 mi+7,119 mi
- 21/12/2024212,562 mi-2,965 mi
- 11/12/2025218,111 mi+5,549 mi
- 20/12/2025218,243 mi+132 mi
- 14/02/2026218,330 mi+87 mi
- 27/02/2026218,446 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 10,234 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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