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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 RGXMOT history

LS05 RGX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 203,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LS05 RGX blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
203,190 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RGX
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 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RGX was last recorded at 203,190 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,232 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,958 miles
Average per year
9,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,190 miles
  • 2024 – 196,232 miles
  • 2023 – 189,224 miles
  • 2022 – 179,485 miles
  • 2021 – 164,690 miles
  • 2020 – 149,268 miles
  • 2019 – 138,087 miles
  • 2018 – 129,281 miles
  • 2017 – 120,475 miles
  • 2016 – 111,678 miles
  • 2015 – 105,486 miles
  • 2014 – 97,398 miles
  • 2013 – 93,031 miles
  • 2012 – 88,642 miles
  • 2011 – 84,167 miles
  • 2010 – 80,858 miles
  • 2009 – 67,747 miles
  • 2008 – 37,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,190 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

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.

  • Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Both headlamp aims poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre close to 1.6mm limit and starting to split on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass203,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    203,190 miles
    Test number
    953242582965
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  2. Fail203,190 miles (+6,958)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,190 miles
    Test number
    598509304540
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  3. Pass196,232 miles (+7,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    196,232 miles
    Test number
    531793557830
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition

  4. Pass189,224 miles (+9,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,224 miles
    Test number
    906198776593
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  5. Pass179,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,485 miles
    Test number
    858693959099
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  6. Fail179,483 miles (+14,793)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,483 miles
    Test number
    417615789570
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  7. Pass164,690 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,690 miles
    Test number
    238634548490
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to 1.6mm limit and starting to split on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  8. Fail164,687 miles (+15,419)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,687 miles
    Test number
    903505899484
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt right (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to 1.6mm limit and starting to split on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  9. Pass149,268 miles (+11,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,268 miles
    Test number
    933911959061
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing starting to corrode no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  10. Pass138,087 miles (+8,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,087 miles
    Test number
    554724873858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear top wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,281 miles (+8,806)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,281 miles
    Test number
    381579460632
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aim patterns poor
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  12. Pass120,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,475 miles
    Test number
    982641102094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,475 miles (+8,797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,475 miles
    Test number
    846082338235
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass111,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,678 miles
    Test number
    608684762498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,678 miles (+6,192)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,678 miles
    Test number
    714971008443
    • FailureOffside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass105,486 miles (+8,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    188957400145
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow in retracting

  17. Pass97,398 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    216535024361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,031 miles (+4,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    447944023319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,642 miles (+4,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    346857222339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass84,167 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,167 miles
    Test number
    525878821389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,858 miles (+13,111)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    662508160233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,747 miles (+29,751)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    560303219375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    671722518133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RGX

Does LS05 RGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RGX is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RGX?
The MOT on LS05 RGX is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RGX done?
LS05 RGX was recorded at 203,190 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,379 miles a year.
Has LS05 RGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RGX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 RGX 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 RGX find?
LS05 RGX passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge; offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

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