2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · FE55 OBU
2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 165,869 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE55 OBU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2023
- 165,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE55 OBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (FE55 OBU) between August 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to engine oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
FE55 OBU Mileage History
- 16/08/200840,476 mi
- 22/08/200946,891 mi+6,415 mi
- 13/08/201053,672 mi+6,781 mi
- 13/08/201053,672 mi
- 20/08/201160,809 mi+7,137 mi
- 04/12/201274,501 mi+13,692 mi
- 30/11/201384,565 mi+10,064 mi
- 17/02/201593,187 mi+8,622 mi
- 14/03/201699,204 mi+6,017 mi
- 16/03/2017103,267 mi+4,063 mi
- 21/11/2017108,956 mi+5,689 mi
- 23/11/2017108,987 mi+31 mi
- 02/03/2019117,570 mi+8,583 mi
- 17/06/2020123,243 mi+5,673 mi
- 16/07/2021131,520 mi+8,277 mi
- 25/07/2022148,616 mi+17,096 mi
- 25/07/2022148,616 mi
- 10/07/2023165,869 mi+17,253 mi
- 10/07/2023165,869 mi
Average of roughly 8,418 miles per year across 19 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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