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FD55CFJ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FD55CFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 181,727 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,788 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pad warning illuminates
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,788 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake pad warning illuminates
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,161 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,923 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 156,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,848 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,152 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,360 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202619 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,448 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,197 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,664 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017 5 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,229 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016 5 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,722 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,099 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,394 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,489 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
22 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,412 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,432 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,685 MI
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FD55CFJ was registered on 2005-12-04
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