2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · YL05 OOB
2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 119,981 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL05 OOB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2025
- 119,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL05 OOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (YL05 OOB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
YL05 OOB Mileage History
- 18/10/202299,460 mi
- 13/10/2023105,079 mi+5,619 mi
- 04/10/2024113,879 mi+8,800 mi
- 16/10/2025119,981 mi+6,102 mi
Average of roughly 6,853 miles per year across 4 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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