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AD05 BWH

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,575 mi
Last recorded162,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 162,575 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 155,677 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 155,677 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 153,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in side wall not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 145,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in side wall not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 137,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty/scored/worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,323 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres perishing and starting to get low on tread

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,180 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 83,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,309 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,309 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AD05 BWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD05 BWH, 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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AD05 BWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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