2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · EF55 VMW
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 141,962 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF55 VMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 141,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF55 VMW 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 (EF55 VMW) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EF55 VMW Mileage History
- 09/05/2022121,877 mi
- 09/05/2022121,877 mi
- 12/07/2023131,449 mi+9,572 mi
- 11/07/2024141,962 mi+10,513 mi
- 12/07/2024141,962 mi
Average of roughly 9,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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