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AA05 RTA

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

244,777 mi
Last recorded244,777 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 RTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2011 244,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,124 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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AA05 RTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AA05 RTA, 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 AA05 RTA?

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What year was AA05 RTA registered?

AA05 RTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AA05 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 RTA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AA05 RTA have outstanding finance?

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