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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 CBYMOT history

LS05 CBY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 220,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LS05 CBY silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
220,217 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 CBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 CBY was last recorded at 220,217 miles on 1 May 2026, 4,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2010: 50,318 miles, lower than 403,121 miles on 7 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
215,696 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,521 miles
Average per year
10,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,217 miles
  • 2025 – 215,696 miles
  • 2024 – 203,348 miles
  • 2023 – 194,607 miles
  • 2022 – 178,597 miles
  • 2021 – 165,838 miles
  • 2020 – 162,795 miles
  • 2019 – 153,660 miles
  • 2018 – 138,522 miles
  • 2017 – 124,891 miles
  • 2016 – 109,597 miles
  • 2015 – 96,335 miles
  • 2014 – 83,095 miles
  • 2013 – 76,352 miles
  • 2012 – 67,683 miles
  • 2011 – 59,057 miles
  • 2010 – 50,318 miles
  • 2009 – 403,121 miles
  • 2008 – 30,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,217 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (205 /60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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 mounting defective 1x rear silencer mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Top arm rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    220,217 miles
    Test number
    975118666052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (205 /60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail220,217 miles (+4,521)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,217 miles
    Test number
    476890110060
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (205 /60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass215,696 miles (+12,348)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    215,696 miles
    Test number
    917634877721
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass203,348 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    203,348 miles
    Test number
    593990850327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail203,334 miles (+8,727)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,334 miles
    Test number
    109610737178
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake lever not returning fully
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake little effort

  6. Pass194,607 miles (+16,010)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    194,607 miles
    Test number
    808952650814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,597 miles
    Test number
    639344502794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail178,597 miles (+12,759)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,597 miles
    Test number
    385659139898
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass165,838 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,838 miles
    Test number
    324560950844
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1x rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail165,819 miles (+3,024)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,819 miles
    Test number
    167516285456
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1x rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass162,795 miles (+9,135)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,795 miles
    Test number
    842100065237
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass153,660 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    153,660 miles
    Test number
    441492608824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,650 miles (+15,128)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,650 miles
    Test number
    505265322097
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass138,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    871296103494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,522 miles (+13,631)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    824663916678
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass124,891 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,891 miles
    Test number
    664856409992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Top arm rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail124,838 miles (+15,241)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    151308165983
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Top arm rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass109,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    830097302624
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Fail109,597 miles (+13,262)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    514419017255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Fail96,335 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,335 miles
    Test number
    578665085037
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass96,335 miles (+13,240)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,335 miles
    Test number
    986585285039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,095 miles (+6,743)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,095 miles
    Test number
    966973784014
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass76,352 miles (+8,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    689860403123
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass67,683 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,683 miles
    Test number
    646195992027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring rubber base split

  25. Fail67,683 miles (+8,626)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,683 miles
    Test number
    487975992026
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring rubber base split

  26. Pass59,057 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,057 miles
    Test number
    638365901191
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt slow retracting
    • NoteRear discs worn

  27. Fail59,057 miles (+8,739)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,057 miles
    Test number
    607245701194
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt slow retracting
    • NoteRear discs worn

  28. Pass50,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    364528190006
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail50,318 miles (-352,803)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    562018490056
    • DangerousOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass403,121 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    403,121 miles
    Test number
    680407699067
    • NoteFront cv boots perished

  31. Fail403,121 miles (+373,089)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    403,121 miles
    Test number
    804167699071
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront cv boots perished

  32. Pass30,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,032 miles
    Test number
    650420508114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 CBY

Does LS05 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 CBY is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 CBY?
The MOT on LS05 CBY is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 CBY done?
LS05 CBY was recorded at 220,217 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 10,531 miles a year.
Has LS05 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 CBY has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 CBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 CBY find?
LS05 CBY passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (205 /60/15).

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