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2557DNR

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,072 mi
Last recorded215,072 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2557DNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 215,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 215,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 192,120 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 185,978 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside BOTH FRONT (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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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2557DNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 2557DNR, 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.

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What year was 2557DNR registered?

2557DNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is 2557DNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2557DNR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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