2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BT05 ACV
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 255,997 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2015.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT05 ACV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2014
- 255,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BT05 ACV Mileage History
- 21/07/200867,052 mi
- 23/07/200867,065 mi+13 mi
- 26/04/2010106,370 mi+39,305 mi
- 21/06/2010108,107 mi+1,737 mi
- 13/05/2011144,120 mi+36,013 mi
- 02/05/2012190,376 mi+46,256 mi
- 16/05/2013231,693 mi+41,317 mi
- 17/05/2013231,717 mi+24 mi
- 14/05/2014255,997 mi+24,280 mi
Average of roughly 32,506 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
BT05 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (BT05 ACV) between July 2008 and May 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
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