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AD05 CBF

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,680 mi
Last recorded137,680 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 137,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wing rusty

Fail 18 May 2017 137,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wing rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2016 125,169 miles

Centre Lower exhaust silencer corroded perished

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both rear shock bump stops perished split

Pass 28 May 2015 114,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 102,839 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 102,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2013 94,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 94,104 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2012 85,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 85,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,890 miles

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

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s trackrod end inner rubber bonding too thread has slight movement

Fail 21 Oct 2010 68,870 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)

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

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s trackrod end inner rubber bonding too thread has slight movement

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s n/s rear tyres slighty deteriorated

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 CBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CBF, 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 CBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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