2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SO05 CFN
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 192,735 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 CFN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
- 192,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 CFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (SO05 CFN) between June 2011 and March 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SO05 CFN Mileage History
- 30/06/2011139,185 mi
- 09/07/2011139,186 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/2012139,799 mi+613 mi
- 16/01/2013139,801 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2015139,837 mi+36 mi
- 08/07/2016148,144 mi+8,307 mi
- 08/07/2016148,144 mi
- 11/07/2017153,811 mi+5,667 mi
- 13/07/2017153,816 mi+5 mi
- 12/10/2018158,870 mi+5,054 mi
- 12/10/2018158,870 mi
- 10/03/2021165,067 mi+6,197 mi
- 12/03/2021165,067 mi
- 04/03/2022173,304 mi+8,237 mi
- 14/03/2022173,397 mi+93 mi
- 20/03/2023192,735 mi+19,338 mi
Average of roughly 4,569 miles per year across 16 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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