Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB05 YMWMOT history
LB05 YMW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 170,353 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 YMW
- 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
- 13 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 YMW was last recorded at 170,353 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 170,353 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,353 miles
- 2025 – 168,168 miles
- 2024 – 158,082 miles
- 2023 – 150,056 miles
- 2022 – 141,677 miles
- 2021 – 132,016 miles
- 2019 – 124,408 miles
- 2018 – 118,436 miles
- 2017 – 111,057 miles
- 2016 – 103,270 miles
- 2015 – 95,544 miles
- 2014 – 87,002 miles
- 2013 – 79,894 miles
- 2012 – 76,509 miles
- 2011 – 69,382 miles
- 2010 – 59,273 miles
- 2009 – 53,532 miles
- 2008 – 49,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,353 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive moderate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage keeping dirt out
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at join,also rear section corroded under plastic
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 170,353 miles
- Test number
- 874111870074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,353 miles (+2,185)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,353 miles
- Test number
- 155594987784
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass168,168 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 168,168 miles
- Test number
- 283004519213
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage keeping dirt out (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at join,also rear section corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,166 miles (+10,084)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,166 miles
- Test number
- 639958455189
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage keeping dirt out (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at join,also rear section corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,082 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 158,082 miles
- Test number
- 984133778280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at joiunt,also rear section,corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail158,074 miles (+8,018)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,074 miles
- Test number
- 214056349299
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at joiunt,also rear section,corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive moderate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,056 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 150,056 miles
- Test number
- 432522113627
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,055 miles (+8,378)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,055 miles
- Test number
- 523259236982
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald inner edge,cords will soon be visible
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,677 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 141,677 miles
- Test number
- 288634329535
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,676 miles (+9,660)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,676 miles
- Test number
- 407170818402
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,016 miles
- Test number
- 989557984969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,016 miles (+7,608)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,016 miles
- Test number
- 563859798787
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass124,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,408 miles
- Test number
- 862787300506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,408 miles (+5,972)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,408 miles
- Test number
- 933975475154
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both lens's badly deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.73 m/m (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,436 miles (+7,379)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 118,436 miles
- Test number
- 207384426172
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear both tyres need air
Pass111,057 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 111,057 miles
- Test number
- 653306517132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,047 miles (+7,777)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,047 miles
- Test number
- 702733498122
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass103,270 miles (+149)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,270 miles
- Test number
- 658657517943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,121 miles (+7,577)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,121 miles
- Test number
- 232805227544
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,544 miles (+8,542)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 95,544 miles
- Test number
- 257520585108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,002 miles (+7,108)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 87,002 miles
- Test number
- 285949764493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,894 miles (+3,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 79,894 miles
- Test number
- 828389183150
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,509 miles (+7,127)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 76,509 miles
- Test number
- 595263192150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,382 miles (+10,109)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,382 miles
- Test number
- 626937581171
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r tyre has featherd tread on the inner edge but is not testable tread
- NoteO/s/r tyre has feathered tread on the inner edge but is not testable tread
Pass59,273 miles (+5,741)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 59,273 miles
- Test number
- 194106580165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 53,532 miles
- Test number
- 731741999194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,532 miles (+3,668)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,532 miles
- Test number
- 570931799198
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,864 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 49,864 miles
- Test number
- 914266778132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about LB05 YMW
- Does LB05 YMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 YMW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 YMW?
- The MOT on LB05 YMW is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 YMW done?
- LB05 YMW was recorded at 170,353 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,827 miles a year.
- Has LB05 YMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 YMW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 YMW 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 YMW find?
- LB05 YMW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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