2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LA55 XBP
2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 184,179 km. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Jul 2016)
- Recorded Odometer
- 184,179 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA55 XBP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2016
- 184,179 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA55 XBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (LA55 XBP) between April 2014 and April 2016.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”; “Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)”.
LA55 XBP Odometer History
- 29/04/2014161,067 km
- 16/05/201411,325 km-149,742 km
- 15/04/2015172,465 km+161,140 km
- 15/04/2015172,465 km
- 14/04/2016184,179 km+11,714 km
- 14/04/2016184,179 km
Average of roughly 11,789 km per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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