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4916 RU

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,503 mi
Last recorded142,503 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4916 RU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 142,503 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 142,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc red in colour has been hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 135,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 135,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 129,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,642 miles

check front brakes for imbalance

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2022 115,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ' lift ' when vehicle raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,786 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,188 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorating, pattern/output weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear markers

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear shock absorber covers/bump stops deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,138 miles

check steering lock function, immobiliser fitted

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2018 86,138 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

check steering lock function, immobiliser fitted

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,150 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,408 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,408 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,640 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 36,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,385 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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4916 RU is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 4916 RU, 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 4916 RU registered?

4916 RU is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is 4916 RU safe to buy?

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