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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 VRLMOT history

LS05 VRL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 191,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LS05 VRL blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
191,606 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VRL
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
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VRL was last recorded at 191,606 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2012: 108,599 miles, lower than 169,882 miles on 24 Jun 2011.
  • 1 Nov 2017: 171,949 miles, lower than 220,475 miles on 19 Jun 2015.

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
190,108 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,498 miles
Average per year
4,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,606 miles
  • 2024 – 190,108 miles
  • 2023 – 186,215 miles
  • 2022 – 182,160 miles
  • 2021 – 182,086 miles
  • 2019 – 178,359 miles
  • 2018 – 175,824 miles
  • 2017 – 171,949 miles
  • 2015 – 220,475 miles
  • 2014 – 207,014 miles
  • 2013 – 194,100 miles
  • 2012 – 108,599 miles
  • 2011 – 169,882 miles
  • 2010 – 149,360 miles
  • 2009 – 132,381 miles
  • 2008 – 113,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,606 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,606 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,606 miles
    Test number
    4865809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,108 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,108 miles
    Test number
    3585994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,215 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,215 miles
    Test number
    1901279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,160 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    182,160 miles
    Test number
    302419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail182,086 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,086 miles
    Test number
    283161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,359 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,359 miles
    Test number
    21646462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,824 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    175,824 miles
    Test number
    20024901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,949 miles (-48,526)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    171,949 miles
    Test number
    18531514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass220,475 miles (+13,461)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    220,475 miles
    Test number
    538570275121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass207,014 miles (+12,914)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    207,014 miles
    Test number
    985304574175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass194,100 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    194,100 miles
    Test number
    606719073171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail194,100 miles (+85,501)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,100 miles
    Test number
    889658273141
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass108,599 miles (-61,283)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    915721782125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass169,882 miles (+93)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    169,882 miles
    Test number
    389275371162
    • NoteBrake pedal has slight sidways movement customer has been advised also inspected by volkswagen dealer
  15. Fail169,789 miles (+20,429)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,789 miles
    Test number
    998314871130
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBrake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass149,360 miles (+16,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    882038650103
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass132,381 miles (+18,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    132,381 miles
    Test number
    674127879168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass113,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,598 miles
    Test number
    390383778114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 VRL

Does LS05 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VRL expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VRL?
The MOT on LS05 VRL expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VRL done?
LS05 VRL was recorded at 191,606 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,499 miles a year.
Has LS05 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VRL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 VRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 VRL find?
LS05 VRL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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