2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FG55 VFM
2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 235,318 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG55 VFM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
- 235,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG55 VFM 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 (FG55 VFM) between November 2008 and September 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
FG55 VFM Mileage History
- 03/11/200898,170 mi
- 01/06/2009119,842 mi+21,672 mi
- 27/05/2010143,995 mi+24,153 mi
- 03/03/2011161,417 mi+17,422 mi
- 21/02/2012171,305 mi+9,888 mi
- 27/02/2012171,348 mi+43 mi
- 23/02/2013179,330 mi+7,982 mi
- 28/02/2013179,330 mi
- 27/01/2014187,356 mi+8,026 mi
- 19/01/2015198,042 mi+10,686 mi
- 20/01/2015198,042 mi
- 18/01/2016204,800 mi+6,758 mi
- 21/01/2016204,800 mi
- 12/01/2017211,158 mi+6,358 mi
- 16/01/2017211,159 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/2018218,188 mi+7,029 mi
- 25/02/2019224,964 mi+6,776 mi
- 28/01/2021233,125 mi+8,161 mi
- 28/09/2022235,318 mi+2,193 mi
Average of roughly 9,866 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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