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05G8917

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,316 mi
Last recorded219,316 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05G8917
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 219,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 219,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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05G8917 is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 103,801 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 05G8917, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 05G8917 registered?

05G8917 is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is 05G8917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05G8917 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 05G8917 have outstanding finance?

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