2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · KV05 VDR
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 167,540 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV05 VDR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 167,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV05 VDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (KV05 VDR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 34 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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.
KV05 VDR Mileage History
- 22/10/2022150,225 mi
- 19/10/2023156,990 mi+6,765 mi
- 31/10/2024164,143 mi+7,153 mi
- 15/10/2025167,540 mi+3,397 mi
Average of roughly 5,807 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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