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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 DHFMOT history

LB05 DHF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 213,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
213,228 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DHF was last recorded at 213,228 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,078 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,150 miles
Average per year
10,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,228 miles
  • 2025 – 212,078 miles
  • 2024 – 211,375 miles
  • 2023 – 211,072 miles
  • 2022 – 210,177 miles
  • 2021 – 207,055 miles
  • 2020 – 196,518 miles
  • 2019 – 182,071 miles
  • 2018 – 169,225 miles
  • 2017 – 155,680 miles
  • 2016 – 141,564 miles
  • 2015 – 128,822 miles
  • 2014 – 113,811 miles
  • 2013 – 100,847 miles
  • 2012 – 87,911 miles
  • 2011 – 74,002 miles
  • 2010 – 59,436 miles
  • 2009 – 46,668 miles
  • 2008 – 32,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,228 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms outer dusct covers cracking and perishing both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower rear arm ball joint dust cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes and outer dust covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes and outer dust covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,228 miles (+1,150)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    213,228 miles
    Test number
    379531226747
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms outer dusct covers cracking and perishing both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass212,078 miles (+12)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    212,078 miles
    Test number
    346107473818
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower rear arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes and outer dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes and outer dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail212,066 miles (+691)2 dangerous2 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,066 miles
    Test number
    815036699470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower rear arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes and outer dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes and outer dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass211,375 miles (+303)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    211,375 miles
    Test number
    294571757052
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rear bushes splitting and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rear bushes splitting and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass211,072 miles (+895)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    211,072 miles
    Test number
    579086577358
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass210,177 miles (+3,122)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    210,177 miles
    Test number
    763054483189
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass207,055 miles (+10,537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    207,055 miles
    Test number
    251054343122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass196,518 miles (+14,447)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    196,518 miles
    Test number
    929022216621
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on - registered before 01.07.2008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass182,071 miles (+12,846)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    182,071 miles
    Test number
    864353377767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,225 miles (+13,545)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,225 miles
    Test number
    162387444832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,680 miles
    Test number
    139983759743
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail155,680 miles (+14,116)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,680 miles
    Test number
    472807258555
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass141,564 miles (+12,742)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    141,564 miles
    Test number
    763738385709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,822 miles (+15,011)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,822 miles
    Test number
    878087545134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,811 miles (+12,964)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,811 miles
    Test number
    305570144102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,847 miles (+12,936)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,847 miles
    Test number
    908386853158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,911 miles (+13,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    287325732463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,002 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,002 miles
    Test number
    936192351182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,971 miles (+14,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    795226341124
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass59,436 miles (+12,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,436 miles
    Test number
    634293150124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,668 miles (+13,944)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    190695759111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    260576658122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 DHF

Does LB05 DHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 DHF is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DHF?
The MOT on LB05 DHF is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 DHF done?
LB05 DHF was recorded at 213,228 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,135 miles a year.
Has LB05 DHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DHF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 DHF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 DHF find?
LB05 DHF passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms outer dusct covers cracking and perishing both sides; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush, and 5 more.

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