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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 RTZMOT history

LS05 RTZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LS05 RTZ silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,378 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RTZ
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
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RTZ was last recorded at 126,378 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 12,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,069 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,309 miles
Average per year
5,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,378 miles
  • 2025 – 114,069 miles
  • 2024 – 106,882 miles
  • 2023 – 102,319 miles
  • 2022 – 100,379 miles
  • 2021 – 98,046 miles
  • 2020 – 95,652 miles
  • 2019 – 92,220 miles
  • 2018 – 86,576 miles
  • 2017 – 83,765 miles
  • 2016 – 79,277 miles
  • 2015 – 73,199 miles
  • 2014 – 66,619 miles
  • 2012 – 53,267 miles
  • 2011 – 48,262 miles
  • 2010 – 41,489 miles
  • 2009 – 34,915 miles
  • 2008 – 28,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear tyre tread edges worn

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,378 miles
    Test number
    924562129978
    • AdvisoryRear tyre tread edges worn
  2. Fail126,378 miles (+12,309)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,378 miles
    Test number
    481784109660
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre tread edges worn
  3. Pass114,069 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,069 miles
    Test number
    768950051320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,882 miles (+4,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,882 miles
    Test number
    137128764724
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass102,319 miles (+1,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,319 miles
    Test number
    513221768580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,379 miles
    Test number
    962248552715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail100,379 miles (+2,333)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,379 miles
    Test number
    220715373828
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass98,046 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,046 miles
    Test number
    309431185383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,652 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,652 miles
    Test number
    684489383605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail95,646 miles (+3,426)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    701146301014
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass92,220 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    92,220 miles
    Test number
    508565159750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,215 miles (+5,639)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,215 miles
    Test number
    687490065018
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass86,576 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,576 miles
    Test number
    446549591818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,574 miles (+2,809)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,574 miles
    Test number
    424489885095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  15. Pass83,765 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,765 miles
    Test number
    413979254143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail83,763 miles (+4,486)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,763 miles
    Test number
    525607188464
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass79,277 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,277 miles
    Test number
    659349632102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,199 miles (+6,580)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    976748285138
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass66,619 miles (+13,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    175278984120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,267 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,267 miles
    Test number
    469656422211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,262 miles (+6,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,262 miles
    Test number
    305472761238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass41,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    162506090199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,489 miles (+6,574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    732686890186
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass34,915 miles (+6,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,915 miles
    Test number
    970855019206
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low on tread
  25. Fail28,739 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    703750708236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass28,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    834580108252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RTZ

Does LS05 RTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RTZ is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RTZ?
The MOT on LS05 RTZ is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RTZ done?
LS05 RTZ was recorded at 126,378 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,403 miles a year.
Has LS05 RTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RTZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 RTZ 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 RTZ find?
LS05 RTZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre tread edges worn.

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