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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 SMXMOT history

LR05 SMX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LR05 SMX blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,695 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SMX
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SMX was last recorded at 165,695 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 11,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,093 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,602 miles
Average per year
6,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,695 miles
  • 2025 – 154,093 miles
  • 2024 – 140,003 miles
  • 2023 – 133,085 miles
  • 2022 – 127,775 miles
  • 2021 – 122,604 miles
  • 2020 – 115,696 miles
  • 2019 – 101,854 miles
  • 2018 – 88,584 miles
  • 2017 – 85,282 miles
  • 2016 – 82,086 miles
  • 2015 – 77,572 miles
  • 2014 – 73,788 miles
  • 2013 – 70,271 miles
  • 2012 – 64,464 miles
  • 2011 – 58,646 miles
  • 2010 – 51,622 miles
  • 2009 – 43,938 miles
  • 2008 – 40,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,695 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four springs lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,695 miles (+11,602)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,695 miles
    Test number
    636498219136
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four springs lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,093 miles (+14,090)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,093 miles
    Test number
    988881502049
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four springs lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder also have damage and becoming perished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,003 miles (+6,918)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,003 miles
    Test number
    515315857172
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has damage and repairs

  4. Pass133,085 miles (+5,310)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,085 miles
    Test number
    680971335660
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image slightly less than n/s front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,775 miles (+6)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,775 miles
    Test number
    886044049353
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,769 miles (+5,165)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,769 miles
    Test number
    717839852521
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,604 miles (+6,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    205976525041
    • AdvisorySlight dampness at fuel pipe under metal guard

  8. Pass115,696 miles (+13,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,696 miles
    Test number
    346381330698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    596155384516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,854 miles (+13,270)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    918962112867
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass88,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,584 miles
    Test number
    467856346362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,584 miles (+3,302)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,584 miles
    Test number
    725292490248
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass85,282 miles (+3,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    284895577793
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seatbelt stalk damaged
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLeft lower ball joint boots split
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  14. Pass82,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    265857544055
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear centre seatbelt stalk damaged
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  15. Fail82,086 miles (+4,514)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    409971956961
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective steering judders (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryRear centre seatbelt stalk damaged
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  16. Fail77,572 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    568656805021
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre seatbelt stalk cover missing

  17. Pass77,572 miles (+3,784)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    979606205055
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre seatbelt stalk cover missing

  18. Pass73,788 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,788 miles
    Test number
    717143524035
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLeft/right front tyre sidewalls cracked

  19. Fail73,788 miles (+3,517)3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,788 miles
    Test number
    917433024074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLeft/right front tyre sidewalls cracked

  20. Pass70,271 miles (+5,807)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,271 miles
    Test number
    156643333053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre rear seatbelt cover missing
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteLeft front lower front ball joint boot slight split

  21. Pass64,464 miles (+5,818)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,464 miles
    Test number
    987415502036
    • NoteCover missing on centre rear seat belt stalk
    • NoteFront suspension lower joints have boots split

  22. Pass58,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,646 miles
    Test number
    307598211019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,646 miles (+7,024)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,646 miles
    Test number
    225468711015
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass51,622 miles (+7,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,622 miles
    Test number
    384210720098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass43,938 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,938 miles
    Test number
    380080339008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,552 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,552 miles
    Test number
    990094078071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR05 SMX

Does LR05 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SMX is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SMX?
The MOT on LR05 SMX is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 SMX done?
LR05 SMX was recorded at 165,695 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,769 miles a year.
Has LR05 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SMX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 SMX 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 SMX find?
LR05 SMX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four springs lowered; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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