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293 FOW

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,310 mi
Last recorded83,310 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 FOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 58,705 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 54,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2014 34,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,360 miles

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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293 FOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 293 FOW, 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

How do I check the history of 293 FOW?

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What year was 293 FOW registered?

293 FOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is 293 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 293 FOW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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