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VF55 EKM

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,411 mi
Last recorded190,411 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 190,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 187,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 176,086 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 176,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 169,473 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 169,471 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))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 163,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 163,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,801 miles

Front exhaust flexi ,some wear

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks on underside ,starting to go onto exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2015 144,686 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAKS ALL OVER ENGINE !

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge and inner tread feathering,minor bumps on tyre ,this may be the start of tyre seperation

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

oil level below minimum on pre-checks. oil topped up above minimum for test

Fail 22 Aug 2015 144,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAKS ALL OVER ENGINE !

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge and inner tread feathering,minor bumps on tyre ,this may be the start of tyre seperation

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

oil level below minimum on pre-checks. oil topped up above minimum for test

Pass 30 Aug 2014 134,248 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 134,248 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level on minimum

Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,510 miles

Offside front tyre is perrishing.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 102,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front tyre is perrishing.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 76,593 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter tread 215/55/w16

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,341 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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VF55 EKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VF55 EKM, 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 VF55 EKM registered?

VF55 EKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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