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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 GYFMOT history

LR05 GYF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 4 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 196,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LR05 GYF grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
196,589 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GYF was last recorded at 196,589 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,325 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
8,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,589 miles
  • 2025 – 189,969 miles
  • 2024 – 182,900 miles
  • 2023 – 176,443 miles
  • 2022 – 170,544 miles
  • 2021 – 166,127 miles
  • 2020 – 161,838 miles
  • 2019 – 151,982 miles
  • 2018 – 143,123 miles
  • 2017 – 133,969 miles
  • 2016 – 124,018 miles
  • 2015 – 114,801 miles
  • 2014 – 105,767 miles
  • 2013 – 94,020 miles
  • 2012 – 83,692 miles
  • 2011 – 73,198 miles
  • 2010 – 62,192 miles
  • 2009 – 51,462 miles
  • 2008 – 39,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,589 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySlight Play In Pedal Box PivotsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside main beam working, however bulb not fitted correctly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edges, advise replacement 205/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,589 miles (+264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    196,589 miles
    Test number
    882359732056
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight Play In Pedal Box Pivots

  2. Fail196,325 miles (+6,356)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,325 miles
    Test number
    957570941496
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight Play In Pedal Box Pivots

  3. Pass189,969 miles (+7,069)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    189,969 miles
    Test number
    182143925472
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner / outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,900 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,900 miles
    Test number
    606550289083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam working, however bulb not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edges, advise replacement 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail182,892 miles (+6,449)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,892 miles
    Test number
    308068419847
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam working, however bulb not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edges, advise replacement 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass176,443 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    176,443 miles
    Test number
    748346366036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail176,411 miles (+28)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,411 miles
    Test number
    385837064422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail176,383 miles (+5,839)7 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,383 miles
    Test number
    278365145348
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch from excessive vehicle damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass170,544 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    170,544 miles
    Test number
    625946903428
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

  10. Fail170,525 miles (+4,398)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,525 miles
    Test number
    217957036257
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

  11. Pass166,127 miles (+4,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    166,127 miles
    Test number
    693271516527
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

  12. Pass161,838 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    161,838 miles
    Test number
    522094322748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,794 miles (+9,812)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,794 miles
    Test number
    966441138307
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass151,982 miles (+184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    151,982 miles
    Test number
    978609825907
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail151,798 miles (+8,675)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,798 miles
    Test number
    426537586709
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass143,123 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,123 miles
    Test number
    347836073821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,969 miles (+9,951)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,969 miles
    Test number
    951034353607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,018 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,018 miles
    Test number
    500918135949
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail123,919 miles (+9,118)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,919 miles
    Test number
    131078241638
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass114,801 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    286128695038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,693 miles (+8,926)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    568322695004
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass105,767 miles (+11,747)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    655473894030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,020 miles (+10,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    238642293027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass83,692 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    337521902169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail83,692 miles (+10,494)4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    776591502190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass73,198 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    548649281010
    • NoteNot able to open O/S/R door

  27. Fail73,198 miles (+11,006)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    956609181036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNot able to open O/S/R door

  28. Pass62,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,192 miles
    Test number
    254116290013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail62,192 miles (+10,730)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,192 miles
    Test number
    671241390096
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass51,462 miles (+12,303)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,462 miles
    Test number
    500610599027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,159 miles
    Test number
    784225898003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 GYF

Does LR05 GYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GYF is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GYF?
The MOT on LR05 GYF is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 GYF done?
LR05 GYF was recorded at 196,589 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,730 miles a year.
Has LR05 GYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GYF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 GYF 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 GYF find?
LR05 GYF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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