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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 KWUMOT history

LR05 KWU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

LR05 KWU blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
51,550 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KWU
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 expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KWU was last recorded at 51,550 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 4,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,919 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,631 miles
Average per year
2,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,550 miles
  • 2024 – 46,919 miles
  • 2022 – 46,578 miles
  • 2020 – 36,731 miles
  • 2019 – 26,745 miles
  • 2018 – 25,771 miles
  • 2017 – 25,122 miles
  • 2016 – 24,410 miles
  • 2015 – 23,578 miles
  • 2014 – 23,258 miles
  • 2013 – 22,047 miles
  • 2012 – 20,590 miles
  • 2011 – 19,230 miles
  • 2010 – 17,339 miles
  • 2009 – 15,780 miles
  • 2008 – 13,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,550 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,550 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,550 miles
    Test number
    531136423710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,919 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,919 miles
    Test number
    497278296899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass46,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,578 miles
    Test number
    904357733063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail46,528 miles (+9,797)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    880697702496
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass36,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    897120269105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail36,731 miles (+9,986)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    110354598363
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass26,745 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,745 miles
    Test number
    630903414336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    712013248655
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail25,771 miles (+649)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    950006303756
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass25,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,122 miles
    Test number
    854184071158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,121 miles (+711)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,121 miles
    Test number
    194178277408
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested NO IMAGE (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass24,410 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    640546894231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail24,406 miles (+828)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,406 miles
    Test number
    242827034033
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass23,578 miles (+320)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,578 miles
    Test number
    956225725106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass23,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,258 miles
    Test number
    728497524110
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail23,258 miles (+1,211)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,258 miles
    Test number
    776176324179
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass22,047 miles (+1,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    417914513151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,590 miles (+1,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,590 miles
    Test number
    717744212142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,230 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,230 miles
    Test number
    605758211104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,339 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,339 miles
    Test number
    291386910410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,780 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,780 miles
    Test number
    584938419168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,542 miles
    Test number
    473839698090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KWU

Does LR05 KWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 KWU expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KWU?
The MOT on LR05 KWU expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 KWU done?
LR05 KWU was recorded at 51,550 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 2,204 miles a year.
Has LR05 KWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KWU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 KWU 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 KWU find?
LR05 KWU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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