2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · KS05 UNJ
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 156,188 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS05 UNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 156,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS05 UNJ 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 (KS05 UNJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KS05 UNJ Mileage History
- 04/10/2022125,543 mi
- 05/10/2023134,308 mi+8,765 mi
- 06/10/2023134,344 mi+36 mi
- 02/10/2024143,334 mi+8,990 mi
- 14/10/2025156,188 mi+12,854 mi
Average of roughly 10,119 miles per year across 5 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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