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A10 HWB

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,528 mi
Last recorded64,528 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D" bush clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D" bush clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 58,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D" bush clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D" bush clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 56,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 49,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward mounting started to split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward mounting started to split. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,658 miles

front brake discs inner faces are corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

front brake discs inner faces are corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,607 miles

inner edge wear on front tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,722 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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A10 HWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A10 HWB, 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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A10 HWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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