2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · PN55 ACV
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 170,041 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN55 ACV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2024
- 170,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN55 ACV 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 (PN55 ACV) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer sidewall damaged with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
PN55 ACV Mileage History
- 25/11/2021152,669 mi
- 24/11/2022158,452 mi+5,783 mi
- 07/11/2023163,882 mi+5,430 mi
- 12/12/2024170,041 mi+6,159 mi
Average of roughly 5,702 miles per year across 4 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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