2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · HJ54 YBP
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 75,612 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ54 YBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 75,612 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.
HJ54 YBP 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 (HJ54 YBP) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ54 YBP Mileage History
- 19/12/202270,815 mi
- 11/12/202372,872 mi+2,057 mi
- 11/12/202372,872 mi
- 04/12/202473,835 mi+963 mi
- 18/11/202575,612 mi+1,777 mi
Average of roughly 1,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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