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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 VFZMOT history

LB05 VFZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 12 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
89,155 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VFZ
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
12 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VFZ was last recorded at 89,155 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,025 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
3,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,155 miles
  • 2024 – 89,025 miles
  • 2023 – 87,386 miles
  • 2022 – 87,139 miles
  • 2021 – 86,187 miles
  • 2019 – 83,586 miles
  • 2018 – 80,063 miles
  • 2017 – 78,188 miles
  • 2016 – 74,399 miles
  • 2015 – 65,939 miles
  • 2014 – 62,027 miles
  • 2013 – 55,730 miles
  • 2012 – 50,016 miles
  • 2011 – 44,782 miles
  • 2010 – 40,218 miles
  • 2009 – 36,899 miles
  • 2008 – 33,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,155 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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front tyres 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,155 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    4680609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,025 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,025 miles
    Test number
    2927066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,386 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    354713426193
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail87,383 miles (+244)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,383 miles
    Test number
    786410721181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass87,139 miles (+952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,139 miles
    Test number
    689400523247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,187 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    677657284644
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm

  7. Fail86,186 miles (+2,600)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,186 miles
    Test number
    596064218614
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm

  8. Pass83,586 miles (+3,523)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    716124866148
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,063 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    395274952909
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail80,063 miles (+1,875)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    141922687066
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    340618838362
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail78,188 miles (+3,789)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    526314153059
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass74,399 miles (+8,460)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,399 miles
    Test number
    728724729657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,939 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    688457385169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,027 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    807412094117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,026 miles (+6,296)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    109350994158
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on edge

  17. Pass55,730 miles (+5,714)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    919730993132
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass50,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    805860482148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,016 miles (+5,234)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    278940682420
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass44,782 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    369035371157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,218 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,218 miles
    Test number
    820516480163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,899 miles (+3,734)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,899 miles
    Test number
    431811989198
    • NoteChilds seat fitted to n/s and o/s/r.
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted.
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition.

  23. Pass33,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    430008288140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VFZ

Does LB05 VFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VFZ expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VFZ?
The MOT on LB05 VFZ expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VFZ done?
LB05 VFZ was recorded at 89,155 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 3,265 miles a year.
Has LB05 VFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VFZ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 VFZ 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 VFZ find?
LB05 VFZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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