2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · J20 NDH
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 172,793 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J20 NDH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 172,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J20 NDH 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 (J20 NDH) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
J20 NDH Mileage History
- 19/07/2024160,077 mi
- 01/08/2024160,405 mi+328 mi
- 22/07/2025166,571 mi+6,166 mi
- 11/08/2025166,582 mi+11 mi
- 28/07/2026172,793 mi+6,211 mi
Average of roughly 6,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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