Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB05 VFFMOT history
LB05 VFF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,149 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 184,149 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 VFF
- 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
- 28 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 VFF was last recorded at 184,149 miles on 21 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Jul 2012: 139,652 miles, lower than 153,633 miles on 2 Jul 2012.
- 21 Nov 2025: 184,149 miles, lower than 221,756 miles on 27 Sept 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 221,756 miles · 27 Sept 2023
- Average per year
- 6,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,149 miles
- 2023 – 221,756 miles
- 2022 – 219,587 miles
- 2021 – 217,214 miles
- 2020 – 215,922 miles
- 2019 – 210,745 miles
- 2018 – 206,452 miles
- 2017 – 199,337 miles
- 2016 – 192,947 miles
- 2015 – 188,572 miles
- 2014 – 179,469 miles
- 2013 – 167,586 miles
- 2012 – 139,652 miles
- 2011 – 131,171 miles
- 2010 – 111,838 miles
- 2009 – 94,098 miles
- 2008 – 71,283 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,149 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
General underbody components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,149 miles (-37,607)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 184,149 miles
- Test number
- 140073995743
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass221,756 miles (+2,169)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 221,756 miles
- Test number
- 864018962488
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp cracked
- AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes worn
Pass219,587 miles (+2,373)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 219,587 miles
- Test number
- 962044630868
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody components corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral uunderbody suspension bushes worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,214 miles (+1,292)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 217,214 miles
- Test number
- 580495458554
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
- AdvisoryGeneral suspension bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryGeneral under body components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass215,922 miles (+5,177)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 215,922 miles
- Test number
- 783737237160
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody components corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody suspension bushes deteriorated
Pass210,745 miles (+4,293)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 210,745 miles
- Test number
- 183589296317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,452 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 206,452 miles
- Test number
- 502102771331
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail206,452 miles (+7,115)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,452 miles
- Test number
- 188599766463
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass199,337 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 199,337 miles
- Test number
- 987522750005
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail199,337 miles (+6,390)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,337 miles
- Test number
- 166251992955
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass192,947 miles (+4,375)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 192,947 miles
- Test number
- 709812681738
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass188,572 miles (+9,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 188,572 miles
- Test number
- 105183830047
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Pass179,469 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 179,469 miles
- Test number
- 959428764152
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail179,469 miles (+11,883)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,469 miles
- Test number
- 598118364166
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail167,586 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,586 miles
- Test number
- 518890473108
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass167,586 miles (+27,934)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 167,586 miles
- Test number
- 937540473121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,652 miles (-13,981)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 139,652 miles
- Test number
- 529247482117
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Fail153,633 miles (+22,462)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,633 miles
- Test number
- 149384082100
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass131,171 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 131,171 miles
- Test number
- 719896271103
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail131,171 miles (+19,333)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,171 miles
- Test number
- 597226971178
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass111,838 miles (+17,740)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 111,838 miles
- Test number
- 223594150182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,098 miles (+22,815)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 94,098 miles
- Test number
- 260353559437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 71,283 miles
- Test number
- 334564858123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,283 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,283 miles
- Test number
- 400044558112
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about LB05 VFF
- Does LB05 VFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VFF is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 VFF?
- The MOT on LB05 VFF is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 VFF done?
- LB05 VFF was recorded at 184,149 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,460 miles a year.
- Has LB05 VFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 VFF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on LB05 VFF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB05 VFF find?
- LB05 VFF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.
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