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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 LEOMOT history

LS05 LEO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LS05 LEO blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,508 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LEO
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
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LEO was last recorded at 165,508 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,122 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,386 miles
Average per year
6,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,508 miles
  • 2025 – 163,122 miles
  • 2024 – 160,192 miles
  • 2023 – 156,335 miles
  • 2022 – 151,507 miles
  • 2021 – 146,142 miles
  • 2020 – 140,829 miles
  • 2019 – 137,950 miles
  • 2018 – 135,042 miles
  • 2017 – 127,513 miles
  • 2016 – 117,669 miles
  • 2015 – 106,222 miles
  • 2014 – 93,804 miles
  • 2013 – 90,988 miles
  • 2012 – 85,500 miles
  • 2011 – 79,974 miles
  • 2010 – 73,869 miles
  • 2009 – 64,303 miles
  • 2008 – 53,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,508 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,508 miles (+2,386)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,508 miles
    Test number
    266393747098
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass163,122 miles (+2,930)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    163,122 miles
    Test number
    678390908402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass160,192 miles (+3,857)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    160,192 miles
    Test number
    160805376532
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass156,335 miles (+4,828)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,335 miles
    Test number
    101713854523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass151,507 miles (+5,365)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    151,507 miles
    Test number
    196067364374
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass146,142 miles (+5,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,142 miles
    Test number
    260654615599
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass140,829 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,829 miles
    Test number
    499411352202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,950 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    137,950 miles
    Test number
    850705695304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,042 miles (+7,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,042 miles
    Test number
    454995600066
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres showing signs of wear
  10. Pass127,513 miles (+9,844)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,513 miles
    Test number
    713365529511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,669 miles (+11,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,669 miles
    Test number
    989549865982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass106,222 miles (+12,418)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,222 miles
    Test number
    157604705290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass93,804 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,804 miles
    Test number
    218476804291
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Fail93,801 miles (+2,813)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,801 miles
    Test number
    778616904226
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on
  15. Pass90,988 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,988 miles
    Test number
    399165083130
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight judder from both rear brakes
  16. Fail90,983 miles (+5,483)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,983 miles
    Test number
    908484183195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight judder from both rear brakes
  17. Pass85,500 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,500 miles
    Test number
    957618572174
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  18. Pass79,974 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    138916161170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,869 miles (+9,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,869 miles
    Test number
    993896980151
    • NoteSlight cracking on tyre walls and treads
  20. Pass64,303 miles (+10,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,303 miles
    Test number
    254981949115
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass53,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,638 miles
    Test number
    464403648168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LEO

Does LS05 LEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LEO is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LEO?
The MOT on LS05 LEO is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LEO done?
LS05 LEO was recorded at 165,508 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,105 miles a year.
Has LS05 LEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LEO has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on LS05 LEO 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 LS05 LEO find?
LS05 LEO passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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