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LT05 WJG

2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

260,837 mi
Last recorded260,837 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 WJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat TDI
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 260,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 260,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 260,816 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber casing heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 235,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 235,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT IS 0.60 AND READING 1.59 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BENT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BENT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 208,072 miles

undertray missing damage to boot lid

Fail 3 Jul 2020 192,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 166,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 165,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 141,043 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 141,014 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 128,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 118,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 100,374 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 100,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,234 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2013 90,234 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,614 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

osr light lense damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

osr light lense damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,594 miles

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LIKE THEY MAY BE GETTING LOW

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,018 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat TDI?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
8,997
Miles/Year
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
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LT05 WJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT05 WJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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LT05 WJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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