
Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR05 GXCMOT history
LR05 GXC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 82,185 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 GXC
- 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 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 GXC was last recorded at 82,185 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,908 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 277 miles
- Average per year
- 2,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,185 miles
- 2025 – 81,908 miles
- 2024 – 81,279 miles
- 2023 – 80,894 miles
- 2022 – 80,482 miles
- 2021 – 79,884 miles
- 2020 – 79,170 miles
- 2019 – 78,129 miles
- 2018 – 76,241 miles
- 2017 – 72,990 miles
- 2016 – 67,558 miles
- 2015 – 63,139 miles
- 2014 – 59,285 miles
- 2013 – 53,557 miles
- 2012 – 48,093 miles
- 2011 – 43,508 miles
- 2010 – 38,731 miles
- 2009 – 34,897 miles
- 2008 – 29,934 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,185 miles (+277)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 82,185 miles
- Test number
- 892390610918
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,908 miles (+629)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 81,908 miles
- Test number
- 186264655067
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,279 miles (+385)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 81,279 miles
- Test number
- 354451650199
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,894 miles (+412)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 80,894 miles
- Test number
- 114213011455
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,482 miles (+598)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 80,482 miles
- Test number
- 620553690897
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass79,884 miles (+714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 79,884 miles
- Test number
- 858004418815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass79,170 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 79,170 miles
- Test number
- 232913391081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass78,129 miles (+1,888)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,129 miles
- Test number
- 267451688632
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass76,241 miles (+3,251)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,241 miles
- Test number
- 399576056936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on tread
Pass72,990 miles (+5,432)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 72,990 miles
- Test number
- 689063145871
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on tread
Pass67,558 miles (+4,419)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 67,558 miles
- Test number
- 920678533399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,139 miles (+3,854)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 63,139 miles
- Test number
- 339734615140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,285 miles (+5,728)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,285 miles
- Test number
- 655628514152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,557 miles (+5,464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 53,557 miles
- Test number
- 679235503192
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass48,093 miles (+48)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 48,093 miles
- Test number
- 106286712111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail48,045 miles (+4,537)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,045 miles
- Test number
- 935671712157
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,508 miles (+4,777)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 43,508 miles
- Test number
- 207368111119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,731 miles (+3,834)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,731 miles
- Test number
- 351978380062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,897 miles (+4,963)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,897 miles
- Test number
- 110431899411
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass29,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 29,934 miles
- Test number
- 851024198033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 GXC
- Does LR05 GXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GXC is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 GXC?
- The MOT on LR05 GXC is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 GXC done?
- LR05 GXC was recorded at 82,185 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,819 miles a year.
- Has LR05 GXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 GXC has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2012.
- Has the mileage on LR05 GXC 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 GXC find?
- LR05 GXC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective yellow; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective yellow, and 5 more.
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