2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FP55 ZMU
2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 170,046 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP55 ZMU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2021
- 170,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP55 ZMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (FP55 ZMU) between December 2008 and March 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2021 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
FP55 ZMU Mileage History
- 01/12/200855,094 mi
- 09/11/200977,170 mi+22,076 mi
- 08/02/201081,166 mi+3,996 mi
- 10/02/201081,166 mi
- 01/03/201192,540 mi+11,374 mi
- 29/02/2012104,723 mi+12,183 mi
- 02/03/2013115,048 mi+10,325 mi
- 01/03/2014119,371 mi+4,323 mi
- 03/03/2014119,371 mi
- 28/02/2015125,163 mi+5,792 mi
- 28/02/2015125,163 mi
- 29/02/2016128,667 mi+3,504 mi
- 11/02/2017133,084 mi+4,417 mi
- 27/01/2018134,956 mi+1,872 mi
- 03/02/2018134,956 mi
- 24/04/2019151,256 mi+16,300 mi
- 25/04/2019151,256 mi
- 18/03/2021170,046 mi+18,790 mi
Average of roughly 9,351 miles per year across 18 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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