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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 VFMMOT history

LB05 VFM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,655 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VFM
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
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VFM was last recorded at 144,655 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2009: 11,725 miles, lower than 18,851 miles on 27 Jun 2008.

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
143,862 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
7,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,655 miles
  • 2025 – 143,862 miles
  • 2024 – 129,493 miles
  • 2023 – 114,417 miles
  • 2022 – 97,994 miles
  • 2021 – 83,743 miles
  • 2020 – 81,777 miles
  • 2019 – 77,538 miles
  • 2018 – 73,251 miles
  • 2017 – 68,470 miles
  • 2016 – 60,665 miles
  • 2015 – 49,294 miles
  • 2014 – 37,365 miles
  • 2013 – 35,417 miles
  • 2012 – 33,606 miles
  • 2011 – 31,129 miles
  • 2010 – 27,245 miles
  • 2009 – 11,725 miles
  • 2008 – 18,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,655 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,655 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,655 miles
    Test number
    5118661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,862 miles (+14,369)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,862 miles
    Test number
    5055064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,493 miles (+15,076)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,493 miles
    Test number
    3838689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,417 miles (+16,423)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,417 miles
    Test number
    2626619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,994 miles (+14,251)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    1385166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,743 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,743 miles
    Test number
    279582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,777 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    789635697639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,723 miles (+4,185)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    407116256767
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,538 miles (+4,287)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    770682974233
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,251 miles (+4,781)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    438598966035
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass68,470 miles (+7,805)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    445484389698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    567595455504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,665 miles (+11,371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    851728591251
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass49,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,294 miles
    Test number
    210324944865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished

  15. Fail49,294 miles (+11,929)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,294 miles
    Test number
    678430167017
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished

  16. Pass37,365 miles (+1,948)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,365 miles
    Test number
    227571484408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass35,417 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    857635973166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,606 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    956226682105
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoot stiff to open.

  19. Fail33,606 miles (+2,477)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    808834782192
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoot stiff to open.

  20. Pass31,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,129 miles
    Test number
    956029981117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,129 miles (+3,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,129 miles
    Test number
    236067881490
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass27,245 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    232316470185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,214 miles (+15,489)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,214 miles
    Test number
    483629160104
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass11,725 miles (-7,126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,725 miles
    Test number
    404814879179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,851 miles
    Test number
    511919278104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VFM

Does LB05 VFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VFM is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VFM?
The MOT on LB05 VFM is valid until 9 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 VFM done?
LB05 VFM was recorded at 144,655 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,173 miles a year.
Has LB05 VFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VFM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 VFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 VFM find?
LB05 VFM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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