Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · LN05 PLZ

LN05 PLZ

2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 130,120 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/04/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (03/10/2019)
Recorded Mileage
130,120 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/04/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 03/10/2019
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc

LN05 PLZ Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2018
  • 130,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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LN05 PLZ Mileage History

  1. 11/03/200875,948 mi
  2. 16/12/200872,060 mi-3,888 mi
  3. 04/12/2009124,314 mi+52,254 mi
  4. 14/12/2010173,058 mi+48,744 mi
  5. 18/11/201198,496 mi-74,562 mi
  6. 23/03/2012103,939 mi+5,443 mi
  7. 23/03/2012103,939 mi
  8. 02/10/2012118,184 mi+14,245 mi
  9. 03/10/2012118,291 mi+107 mi
  10. 11/06/2014121,076 mi+2,785 mi
  11. 08/06/2015126,111 mi+5,035 mi
  12. 04/04/2018130,120 mi+4,009 mi

Average of roughly 5,382 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

LN05 PLZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (LN05 PLZ) between March 2008 and April 2018.

The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.

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