2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · NG55 VWL
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 213,827 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG55 VWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
- 213,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG55 VWL 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 (NG55 VWL) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2024 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
NG55 VWL Mileage History
- 23/05/2022194,054 mi
- 23/05/2022194,054 mi
- 31/05/2023204,871 mi+10,817 mi
- 01/06/2023204,873 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/2024213,827 mi+8,954 mi
Average of roughly 9,919 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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