2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · YF54 XGJ
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 83,310 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF54 XGJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 83,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF54 XGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (YF54 XGJ) between January 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
YF54 XGJ Mileage History
- 02/01/200823,346 mi
- 07/01/200924,672 mi+1,326 mi
- 30/12/200925,160 mi+488 mi
- 31/01/201131,933 mi+6,773 mi
- 25/01/201236,026 mi+4,093 mi
- 24/01/201341,232 mi+5,206 mi
- 25/01/201341,232 mi
- 29/01/201447,266 mi+6,034 mi
- 16/01/201552,099 mi+4,833 mi
- 16/01/201552,099 mi
- 14/01/201655,995 mi+3,896 mi
- 11/01/201759,640 mi+3,645 mi
- 02/02/2018633,699 mi+574,059 mi
- 14/01/201966,504 mi-567,195 mi
- 14/01/201966,504 mi
- 03/01/202068,564 mi+2,060 mi
- 18/01/202170,539 mi+1,975 mi
- 18/01/202170,539 mi
- 10/01/202273,253 mi+2,714 mi
- 10/01/202273,253 mi
- 11/01/202378,459 mi+5,206 mi
- 08/01/202480,472 mi+2,013 mi
- 13/01/202581,470 mi+998 mi
- 13/01/202581,470 mi
- 12/01/202683,255 mi+1,785 mi
- 15/01/202683,310 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 3,325 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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