Volkswagen Passat
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LS05 CEAMOT history
LS05 CEA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 219,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 219,840 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 CEA
- 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
- 17 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 CEA was last recorded at 219,840 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 12,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jun 2016: 132,746 miles, lower than 158,565 miles on 29 Jun 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 207,016 miles · 21 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,824 miles
- Average per year
- 8,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 219,840 miles
- 2023 – 207,016 miles
- 2022 – 191,934 miles
- 2021 – 178,681 miles
- 2019 – 166,156 miles
- 2018 – 163,859 miles
- 2017 – 161,769 miles
- 2016 – 132,746 miles
- 2015 – 158,565 miles
- 2014 – 156,894 miles
- 2013 – 151,691 miles
- 2012 – 140,897 miles
- 2011 – 128,470 miles
- 2010 – 116,342 miles
- 2009 – 100,827 miles
- 2008 – 84,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,840 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Centre rear seatbelt stalk cover missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,840 miles (+12,824)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 219,840 miles
- Test number
- 426316218588
- MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass207,016 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 207,016 miles
- Test number
- 628711050354
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail207,014 miles (+15,080)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,014 miles
- Test number
- 858211119819
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working Lamp damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass191,934 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 191,934 miles
- Test number
- 607881436447
- 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))
Fail191,934 miles (+13,253)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,934 miles
- Test number
- 898274757814
- Repaired at testNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- 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))
Pass178,681 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 178,681 miles
- Test number
- 661240701920
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
Fail178,681 miles (+12,525)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,681 miles
- Test number
- 598623975114
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
Pass166,156 miles (+4)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 166,156 miles
- Test number
- 651156505039
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail166,152 miles (+2,293)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,152 miles
- Test number
- 306544180281
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass163,859 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 163,859 miles
- Test number
- 822255236182
- AdvisoryCentre rear seatbelt stalk cover missing
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion front & rear suspension
Fail163,858 miles (+2,089)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,858 miles
- Test number
- 264320541717
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense faded (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 lense faded (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre rear seatbelt stalk cover missing
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion front & rear suspension
Pass161,769 miles (+29,023)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 161,769 miles
- Test number
- 875698168682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass132,746 miles (-25,819)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 132,746 miles
- Test number
- 694079367621
- AdvisoryCentre Rear seat belt buckle cover broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass158,565 miles (+1,671)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 158,565 miles
- Test number
- 407220685116
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteGeneral underside corrosion
Pass156,894 miles (+5,203)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 156,894 miles
- Test number
- 569501784157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteService light on
- NoteWipers
Pass151,691 miles (+10,794)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 151,691 miles
- Test number
- 386855133161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,897 miles (+12,427)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 140,897 miles
- Test number
- 797019802184
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
- NoteAUX belt worn
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteFront reg plate cracked
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass128,470 miles (+12,128)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 128,470 miles
- Test number
- 546149601169
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 116,342 miles
- Test number
- 502052710174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,342 miles (+15,515)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,342 miles
- Test number
- 541452810170
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass100,827 miles (+16,462)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 100,827 miles
- Test number
- 792058429169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 84,365 miles
- Test number
- 293300128190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,365 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,365 miles
- Test number
- 450280928176
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Questions about LS05 CEA
- Does LS05 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 CEA expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 CEA?
- The MOT on LS05 CEA expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 CEA done?
- LS05 CEA was recorded at 219,840 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 8,490 miles a year.
- Has LS05 CEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 CEA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS05 CEA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS05 CEA find?
- LS05 CEA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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