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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.

LR05 GXC blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass82,185 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass67,558 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    920678533399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,139 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    339734615140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,285 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    655628514152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass43,508 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    207368111119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,731 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,731 miles
    Test number
    351978380062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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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