2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BN05 UXH
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 179,631 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN05 UXH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2026
- 179,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN05 UXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (BN05 UXH) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BN05 UXH Mileage History
- 01/11/2022152,293 mi
- 28/10/2023159,853 mi+7,560 mi
- 24/06/2026179,631 mi+19,778 mi
Average of roughly 7,503 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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