2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · EO55 HVC
2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 171,955 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO55 HVC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 171,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO55 HVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (EO55 HVC) between December 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
EO55 HVC Mileage History
- 09/12/200876,079 mi
- 10/12/200876,079 mi
- 11/12/200983,806 mi+7,727 mi
- 12/12/200983,818 mi+12 mi
- 21/12/201093,096 mi+9,278 mi
- 06/01/201299,664 mi+6,568 mi
- 06/01/201299,664 mi
- 21/03/2013105,740 mi+6,076 mi
- 21/03/2013105,743 mi+3 mi
- 23/07/2014119,728 mi+13,985 mi
- 23/07/2014119,728 mi
- 12/08/2015126,165 mi+6,437 mi
- 06/10/2016139,487 mi+13,322 mi
- 06/10/2016139,487 mi
- 12/10/2017132,467 mi-7,020 mi
- 25/02/2019135,496 mi+3,029 mi
- 21/02/2020156,169 mi+20,673 mi
- 10/03/2021167,276 mi+11,107 mi
- 12/03/2021167,289 mi+13 mi
- 22/02/2022186,176 mi+18,887 mi
- 02/03/2022186,178 mi+2 mi
- 14/03/2023169,977 mi-16,201 mi
- 25/11/2024171,953 mi+1,976 mi
- 27/11/2024171,955 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,005 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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