2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · DA05 FDG
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 188,195 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DA05 FDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 188,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DA05 FDG Mileage History
- 18/08/2023172,705 mi
- 05/08/2024175,475 mi+2,770 mi
- 13/08/2024175,682 mi+207 mi
- 11/08/2025188,192 mi+12,510 mi
- 14/08/2025188,195 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA05 FDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (DA05 FDG) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 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: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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