2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · FH54 YLB
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 273,385 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 273,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH54 YLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 273,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH54 YLB 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 (FH54 YLB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FH54 YLB Mileage History
- 22/10/2022228,907 mi
- 24/10/2022228,996 mi+89 mi
- 23/10/2023248,833 mi+19,837 mi
- 16/10/2024264,552 mi+15,719 mi
- 28/10/2025273,385 mi+8,833 mi
Average of roughly 14,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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