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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 UZWMOT history

LB05 UZW is a green diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 178,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
178,593 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 UZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 UZW was last recorded at 178,593 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 9,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2019: 144,037 miles, lower than 214,820 miles on 20 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,666 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
9,927 miles
Average per year
9,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,593 miles
  • 2022 – 168,666 miles
  • 2021 – 161,667 miles
  • 2020 – 153,492 miles
  • 2019 – 144,037 miles
  • 2018 – 214,820 miles
  • 2017 – 203,844 miles
  • 2015 – 94,834 miles
  • 2014 – 82,205 miles
  • 2013 – 70,013 miles
  • 2012 – 62,406 miles
  • 2011 – 58,307 miles
  • 2010 – 50,593 miles
  • 2009 – 43,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,593 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,593 miles (+9,927)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    178,593 miles
    Test number
    867499283660
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass168,666 miles (+6,999)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,666 miles
    Test number
    945297701578
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,667 miles (+8,175)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,667 miles
    Test number
    910507457756
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,492 miles (+9,455)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,492 miles
    Test number
    232177005588
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))

  5. Pass144,037 miles (-70,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,037 miles
    Test number
    707835862006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Pass214,820 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    214,820 miles
    Test number
    586873855034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail214,764 miles (+10,920)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,764 miles
    Test number
    748759959689
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass203,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    203,844 miles
    Test number
    749240791971
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres close to legal limit

  9. Fail203,644 km (+27,026)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,644 km
    Test number
    997526404660
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm balding on inner edge with cuts exposing the cirds 215/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner edge with cuts exposing the cirds 215/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm balding on inner edge with cuts exposing the cirds 215/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner edge with cuts exposing the cirds 215/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear most mount bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngins covers undertrays and cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspect of some components
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs back plates corroded and holed

  10. Pass176,618 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    176,618 km
    Test number
    665245447133
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass94,834 miles (+12,629)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    127708825402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/worn
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush splitting
    • NoteOffside front brake backplate heavily corroded
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  12. Pass82,205 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    459460334044
    • NoteOne of the offside rear indicator LED's doesn't work.
    • NoteThe nearside front brake disc has large corroded wear lips on both faces.
    • NoteThe nearside front headlamp lense is misty.
    • NoteThe nearside front lower arm rear void bush is perishing and cracking.
    • NoteThe offside front brake disc has large corroded wear lips on both faces.
    • NoteThe offside front headlamp lense is misty.
    • NoteThe offside rear outer light cluster has condensation inside it.
    • NoteThe offside wingmirror assembly is held in place with tape.
    • NoteThe tyre pressure warning light is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail82,205 miles (+12,192)3 failures4 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    929670834013
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOne of the offside rear indicator LED's doesn't work.
    • NoteThe nearside front brake disc has large corroded wear lips on both faces.
    • NoteThe nearside front headlamp lense is misty.
    • NoteThe nearside front lower arm rear void bush is perishing and cracking.
    • NoteThe offside front brake disc has large corroded wear lips on both faces.
    • NoteThe offside front headlamp lense is misty.
    • NoteThe offside rear outer light cluster has condensation inside it.
    • NoteThe offside wingmirror assembly is held in place with tape.
    • NoteThe tyre pressure warning light is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass70,013 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    438995643078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise condensation in o/s/r light lens
    • NoteAdvise front brake backplates corroded

  15. Fail70,013 miles (+7,607)3 dangerous4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    767205943043
    • DangerousNearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise condensation in o/s/r light lens
    • NoteAdvise front brake backplates corroded
    • NoteAdvise rear tyre sidewalls perishing

  16. Pass62,406 miles (+4,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    167801842494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,307 miles (+6)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    896150341005
    • NoteCouple of small chips in windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs have a wear lip
    • NoteNear side and off side front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split
    • NoteNear side rear tyre 2.5mm/lower inner edge and worn unevenly inner edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre 2mm/lower inner edge and worn unevenly inner edge

  18. Fail58,301 miles (+7,708)1 failure1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    755649731043
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteCouple of small chips in windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs have a wear lip
    • NoteNear side and off side front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split
    • NoteNear side rear tyre 2.5mm/lower inner edge and worn unevenly inner edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre 2mm/lower inner edge and worn unevenly inner edge

  19. Pass50,593 miles (+7,312)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    734089440092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small cuts in the treads of the tyres
    • NoteN/s/f outer c.v gaiter just starting to split

  20. Pass43,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,281 miles
    Test number
    133804849462
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB05 UZW

Does LB05 UZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 UZW expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 UZW?
The MOT on LB05 UZW expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 UZW done?
LB05 UZW was recorded at 178,593 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 9,545 miles a year.
Has LB05 UZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 UZW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 UZW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 UZW find?
LB05 UZW passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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