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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 ESNMOT history

LR05 ESN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LR05 ESN blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
206,019 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ESN
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
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ESN was last recorded at 206,019 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,798 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
9,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,019 miles
  • 2025 – 204,798 miles
  • 2024 – 204,264 miles
  • 2023 – 200,263 miles
  • 2022 – 192,936 miles
  • 2021 – 186,471 miles
  • 2020 – 180,561 miles
  • 2019 – 172,988 miles
  • 2018 – 166,215 miles
  • 2017 – 158,069 miles
  • 2016 – 148,894 miles
  • 2015 – 141,539 miles
  • 2014 – 135,541 miles
  • 2013 – 119,286 miles
  • 2012 – 101,720 miles
  • 2011 – 85,336 miles
  • 2010 – 69,143 miles
  • 2009 – 56,006 miles
  • 2008 – 40,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,019 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,019 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    206,019 miles
    Test number
    435205866322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass204,798 miles (+534)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    204,798 miles
    Test number
    155937076489
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass204,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    204,264 miles
    Test number
    853730053677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail204,264 miles (+4,001)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,264 miles
    Test number
    250419210712
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass200,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    200,263 miles
    Test number
    943157962240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail200,263 miles (+7,327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,263 miles
    Test number
    736851239251
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass192,936 miles (+6,465)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    192,936 miles
    Test number
    358876075010
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass186,471 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,471 miles
    Test number
    131623003762
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail186,471 miles (+5,910)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,471 miles
    Test number
    763831588366
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass180,561 miles (+24)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    180,561 miles
    Test number
    967660141895
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  11. Fail180,537 miles (+7,549)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,537 miles
    Test number
    289328648121
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass172,988 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,988 miles
    Test number
    890133173418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass166,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,215 miles
    Test number
    972985095554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail166,206 miles (+8,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,206 miles
    Test number
    592312331445
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass158,069 miles (+9,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,069 miles
    Test number
    612062392946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass148,894 miles (+7,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    148,894 miles
    Test number
    704377732983
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  17. Pass141,539 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    141,539 miles
    Test number
    675057475091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,541 miles (+16,255)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    135,541 miles
    Test number
    918307984045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,286 miles (+17,566)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,286 miles
    Test number
    179770683475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,720 miles (+16,384)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,720 miles
    Test number
    598562572087
    • NoteFront tyres are worn to limit and require replacement.
    • NoteOil leaks from upper and lower engine area?.
  21. Pass85,336 miles (+16,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    616160271060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,143 miles (+13,137)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,143 miles
    Test number
    242678170049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,006 miles (+15,083)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    333152779064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,923 miles
    Test number
    950486688084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ESN

Does LR05 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ESN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ESN?
The MOT on LR05 ESN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ESN done?
LR05 ESN was recorded at 206,019 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 9,192 miles a year.
Has LR05 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ESN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 ESN 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 ESN find?
LR05 ESN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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