2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SM55 BJO
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 151,505 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SM55 BJO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2021
- 151,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 BJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (SM55 BJO) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2021 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wires cut/missing (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SM55 BJO Mileage History
- 21/09/2021151,464 mi
- 22/09/2021151,505 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 11,665 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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