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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 RSXMOT history

LB05 RSX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
139,729 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 RSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 RSX was last recorded at 139,729 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,700 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
7,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,729 miles
  • 2022 – 130,320 miles
  • 2021 – 119,950 miles
  • 2020 – 108,240 miles
  • 2019 – 95,834 miles
  • 2018 – 80,250 miles
  • 2017 – 70,660 miles
  • 2016 – 66,997 miles
  • 2015 – 62,871 miles
  • 2014 – 58,459 miles
  • 2013 – 52,602 miles
  • 2012 – 46,050 miles
  • 2011 – 39,875 miles
  • 2010 – 31,657 miles
  • 2009 – 25,465 miles
  • 2008 – 20,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,729 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,729 miles (+29)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,729 miles
    Test number
    533752259348
    • MinorOffside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,700 miles (+9,380)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,700 miles
    Test number
    321873959711
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,320 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,320 miles
    Test number
    296637788851
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper

  4. Fail130,319 miles (+10,369)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,319 miles
    Test number
    205140084602
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass119,950 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,950 miles
    Test number
    764308825409
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail119,950 miles (+11,710)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,950 miles
    Test number
    766873794379
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass108,240 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,240 miles
    Test number
    171830150563
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail108,240 miles (+12,406)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,240 miles
    Test number
    441544008279
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass95,834 miles (+15,584)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    865852247423
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens's (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass80,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    907896783452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,250 miles (+9,590)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    797773160270
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass70,660 miles (+3,663)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,660 miles
    Test number
    332361231343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass66,997 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,997 miles
    Test number
    782822815036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,871 miles (+4,412)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    368985805220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFronts outer edges worn

  15. Pass58,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    897465904244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail58,459 miles (+5,857)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    377695104279
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass52,602 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    396051713474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,601 miles (+6,551)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,601 miles
    Test number
    156830113200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,050 miles (+6,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,050 miles
    Test number
    729562712278
    • NoteN/s/f tyre innewr edge wearing

  20. Pass39,875 miles (+8,218)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,875 miles
    Test number
    877318461184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,657 miles (+6,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,657 miles
    Test number
    930760470147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,465 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,465 miles
    Test number
    820730869100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,428 miles
    Test number
    214657178409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 RSX

Does LB05 RSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 RSX expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 RSX?
The MOT on LB05 RSX expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 RSX done?
LB05 RSX was recorded at 139,729 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 7,853 miles a year.
Has LB05 RSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 RSX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 RSX 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 RSX find?
LB05 RSX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside 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.

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