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Volkswagen Passat

Maroon · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 DOUMOT history

LR05 DOU is a maroon diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 199,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LR05 DOU maroon Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
199,073 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DOU was last recorded at 199,073 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,897 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,176 miles
Average per year
6,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,073 miles
  • 2025 – 196,897 miles
  • 2024 – 192,819 miles
  • 2023 – 187,657 miles
  • 2022 – 183,848 miles
  • 2021 – 179,482 miles
  • 2020 – 178,339 miles
  • 2019 – 172,294 miles
  • 2018 – 165,194 miles
  • 2017 – 157,632 miles
  • 2016 – 151,961 miles
  • 2015 – 147,229 miles
  • 2014 – 141,308 miles
  • 2013 – 134,202 miles
  • 2012 – 125,414 miles
  • 2011 – 118,948 miles
  • 2010 – 109,790 miles
  • 2009 – 96,288 miles
  • 2008 – 71,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,073 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,073 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    199,073 miles
    Test number
    774297418254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,897 miles (+4,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    196,897 miles
    Test number
    970306299542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass192,819 miles (+5,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    192,819 miles
    Test number
    618135582902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass187,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    187,657 miles
    Test number
    782051999334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail187,657 miles (+3,809)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,657 miles
    Test number
    675603704699
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass183,848 miles (+4,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,848 miles
    Test number
    853262025647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass179,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    179,482 miles
    Test number
    747111217667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail179,482 miles (+1,143)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,482 miles
    Test number
    170235521769
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass178,339 miles (+6,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    178,339 miles
    Test number
    384392092060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass172,294 miles (+7,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,294 miles
    Test number
    996276751433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    165,194 miles
    Test number
    745505441496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail165,193 miles (+7,561)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,193 miles
    Test number
    878266204238
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass157,632 miles (+5,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    157,632 miles
    Test number
    669147656963
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass151,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,961 miles
    Test number
    573988582355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail151,961 miles (+4,732)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,961 miles
    Test number
    733159972086
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail147,229 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,229 miles
    Test number
    318124405112
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass147,229 miles (+5,921)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    147,229 miles
    Test number
    595244005183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass141,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    335621894072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail141,308 miles (+7,106)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    596720094062
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass134,202 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    134,202 miles
    Test number
    487232083014
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail134,202 miles (+8,788)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,202 miles
    Test number
    559982683094
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass125,414 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,414 miles
    Test number
    386579182025
    • NoteBoth front outer CV boots cracking
    • NoteCenter high stop light dim, not all LED's working
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteMIL on
    • NoteNear side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

  23. Fail125,414 miles (+6,466)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,414 miles
    Test number
    447913982050
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth front outer CV boots cracking
    • NoteCenter high stop light dim, not all LED's working
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteMIL on
    • NoteNear side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

  24. Fail118,948 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    108142601106
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll front top suspention arm swivel boots split
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn, front pads 50% worn, rear pads 75% worn
    • NoteOff side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear
    • NoteOff side track rod end boot split

  25. Pass118,948 miles (+9,158)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    526092101198
    • NoteAll front top suspention arm swivel boots split
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn, front pads 50% worn, rear pads 75% worn
    • NoteOff side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear
    • NoteOff side track rod end boot split

  26. Pass109,790 miles (+13,502)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,790 miles
    Test number
    280272680030
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll front top swivel boots split
    • NoteFront tyres have slight inner edge wear
    • NoteNot all LEDs working in center high stop light working
    • NoteRear brake pads apear half worn

  27. Pass96,288 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,288 miles
    Test number
    550967809184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp has some bulbs inoperative ,but more than 50% are working.

  28. Fail96,288 miles (+24,805)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,288 miles
    Test number
    244617009438
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp has some bulbs inoperative ,but more than 50% are working.

  29. Pass71,483 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    704883618164
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre brake light has some bulbs inoperative.
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate.

Questions about LR05 DOU

Does LR05 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DOU is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DOU?
The MOT on LR05 DOU is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DOU done?
LR05 DOU was recorded at 199,073 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
Has LR05 DOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DOU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 DOU 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 LR05 DOU find?
LR05 DOU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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