The road tax status for YY55 KGU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YY55 KGU?

The MOT for YY55 KGU is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YY55 KGU?

The recorded mileage for YY55 KGU is 179,805 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YY55 KGU ULEZ compliant?

No, YY55 KGU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YY55 KGU

YY55 KGU

2005 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/11/2005. Recorded mileage 179,805 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin: 2005 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 179,805 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 179,805 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1968cc

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YY55 KGU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
179,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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YY55 KGU Mileage History

04/03/2022166,168 mi
12/04/2023169,743 mi+3,575 mi
09/04/2024179,805 mi+10,062 mi
09/04/2024179,805 mi

Average of roughly 6,493 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

YY55 KGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 03:21

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (YY55 KGU) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 April 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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