2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RA55 ZDP
2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 101,341 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1968cc
RA55 ZDP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2015
- 101,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RA55 ZDP Mileage History
- 02/01/200936,596 mi
- 01/03/201048,990 mi+12,394 mi
- 01/03/201048,999 mi+9 mi
- 28/03/201160,415 mi+11,416 mi
- 20/09/201279,036 mi+18,621 mi
- 27/03/201491,882 mi+12,846 mi
- 15/10/2015101,369 mi+9,487 mi
- 15/10/2015101,341 mi-28 mi
Average of roughly 9,548 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RA55 ZDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (RA55 ZDP) between January 2009 and October 2015.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2015 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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