2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · CV05 KJJ
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 176,231 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV05 KJJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 176,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV05 KJJ 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 (CV05 KJJ) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 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), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
CV05 KJJ Mileage History
- 30/09/2022170,810 mi
- 05/10/2023176,229 mi+5,419 mi
- 06/10/2023176,231 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,335 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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