2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · GP05 XDU
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 208,715 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP05 XDU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 208,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP05 XDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (GP05 XDU) between August 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GP05 XDU Mileage History
- 14/08/200835,033 mi
- 15/08/200835,033 mi
- 17/11/200943,146 mi+8,113 mi
- 19/11/200943,214 mi+68 mi
- 24/11/201057,238 mi+14,024 mi
- 24/11/201057,238 mi
- 24/10/201168,124 mi+10,886 mi
- 25/10/201168,124 mi
- 23/11/201282,795 mi+14,671 mi
- 22/05/2020141,802 mi+59,007 mi
- 17/05/2021144,546 mi+2,744 mi
- 18/05/2021144,549 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/2022158,680 mi+14,131 mi
- 28/04/2022158,680 mi
- 09/05/2023170,792 mi+12,112 mi
- 10/05/2023170,694 mi-98 mi
- 08/05/2024184,405 mi+13,711 mi
- 09/05/2024184,407 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2025193,333 mi+8,926 mi
- 05/05/2026208,685 mi+15,352 mi
- 07/05/2026208,715 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 9,797 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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