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SB05 ZGT

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,647 mi
Last recorded187,647 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ZGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 187,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

cv joint clicking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,866 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 36,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,236 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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SB05 ZGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB05 ZGT, 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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What year was SB05 ZGT registered?

SB05 ZGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SB05 ZGT safe to buy?

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