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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 NZSMOT history

LB05 NZS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,298 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NZS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NZS was last recorded at 139,298 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 6,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,956 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,342 miles
Average per year
7,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,298 miles
  • 2025 – 132,956 miles
  • 2024 – 125,182 miles
  • 2023 – 115,327 miles
  • 2022 – 98,506 miles
  • 2021 – 85,707 miles
  • 2019 – 68,712 miles
  • 2018 – 53,083 miles
  • 2017 – 38,781 miles
  • 2016 – 22,395 miles
  • 2015 – 11,421 miles
  • 2014 – 9,515 miles
  • 2013 – 8,175 miles
  • 2012 – 7,020 miles
  • 2011 – 6,519 miles
  • 2010 – 5,829 miles
  • 2009 – 5,326 miles
  • 2008 – 4,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,298 miles
    Test number
    519648050862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,298 miles (+6,342)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,298 miles
    Test number
    832587035836
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,956 miles (+7,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    192470989733
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,182 miles (+9,855)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,182 miles
    Test number
    937742310783
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wing
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside front cv boot slightly leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding

  5. Pass115,327 miles (+16,821)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,327 miles
    Test number
    361001530041
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,506 miles (+12,799)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,506 miles
    Test number
    146869504137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,707 miles (+16,995)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    199433647037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,712 miles (+15,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    289071959628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,083 miles (+14,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    736632447244
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear suspension arm inner mounting bushes slightly weak, play not excessive

  10. Pass38,781 miles (+16,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,781 miles
    Test number
    143820303183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass22,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    317363352665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,395 miles (+10,974)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    307590462206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing stick mirror glass back on door mirror (8.1.1)

  13. Pass11,421 miles (+1,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,421 miles
    Test number
    357979295109
    • NoteRear boot area damaged

  14. Pass9,515 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    9,515 miles
    Test number
    298278674148
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass8,175 miles (+1,155)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    8,175 miles
    Test number
    689039373163
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass7,020 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,020 miles
    Test number
    346241882163
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail7,020 miles (+501)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,020 miles
    Test number
    457241582134
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass6,519 miles (+690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    6,519 miles
    Test number
    846780081170
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass5,829 miles (+503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    5,829 miles
    Test number
    214650380139
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating slightly

  20. Pass5,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    5,326 miles
    Test number
    202451089184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail5,326 miles (+641)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,326 miles
    Test number
    450258579144
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass4,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    4,685 miles
    Test number
    541980588183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 NZS

Does LB05 NZS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 NZS is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NZS?
The MOT on LB05 NZS is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 NZS done?
LB05 NZS was recorded at 139,298 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,673 miles a year.
Has LB05 NZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NZS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 NZS 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 NZS find?
LB05 NZS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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