2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · RV05 AMU
2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 111,620 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV05 AMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 111,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RV05 AMU Mileage History
- 26/07/2022103,437 mi
- 26/07/2023105,828 mi+2,391 mi
- 26/07/2023105,828 mi
- 09/08/2025110,487 mi+4,659 mi
- 07/08/2026111,620 mi+1,133 mi
Average of roughly 2,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV05 AMU 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 (RV05 AMU) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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