2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BV05 FYC
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 217,994 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV05 FYC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2022
- 217,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV05 FYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (BV05 FYC) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2022 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: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
BV05 FYC Mileage History
- 14/10/2022217,989 mi
- 17/10/2022217,994 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 573 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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