2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Petrol · SJ54 FJM
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 161,594 km. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 161,594 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ54 FJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 161,594 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ54 FJM 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 (SJ54 FJM) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SJ54 FJM Odometer History
- 23/02/2023156,188 km
- 16/03/2024158,612 km+2,424 km
- 26/02/2025160,100 mi
- 11/03/2025160,103 km
- 03/03/2026161,594 km+1,491 km
Average of roughly 1,788 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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