2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · FM05 HNT
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 114,997 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM05 HNT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2024
- 114,997 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.
FM05 HNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (FM05 HNT) between November 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FM05 HNT Mileage History
- 27/11/2022110,335 mi
- 30/07/2023110,389 mi+54 mi
- 03/08/2023110,443 mi+54 mi
- 10/08/2024114,997 mi+4,554 mi
Average of roughly 2,738 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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