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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 VTLMOT history

LS05 VTL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LS05 VTL grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,739 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VTL
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
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VTL was last recorded at 106,739 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,651 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
3,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,739 miles
  • 2024 – 106,651 miles
  • 2023 – 105,601 miles
  • 2022 – 105,230 miles
  • 2021 – 104,946 miles
  • 2020 – 104,863 miles
  • 2019 – 103,661 miles
  • 2018 – 100,336 miles
  • 2017 – 96,857 miles
  • 2016 – 93,836 miles
  • 2015 – 84,546 miles
  • 2014 – 75,672 miles
  • 2013 – 72,349 miles
  • 2012 – 68,240 miles
  • 2011 – 62,793 miles
  • 2010 – 56,258 miles
  • 2009 – 54,636 miles
  • 2008 – 52,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,739 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    810745450950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    239314174080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,651 miles (+1,050)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    604025165975
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,601 miles (+371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    673548166873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass105,230 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    868188116962
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail105,230 miles (+284)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    373138011285
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure size:205/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass104,946 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,946 miles
    Test number
    548875288421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,863 miles (+1,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    886999549678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,661 miles (+146)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    175902132945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail103,515 miles (+3,179)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    746206495506
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass100,336 miles (+87)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,336 miles
    Test number
    208104332287
    • MinorNearside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail100,249 miles (+3,392)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,249 miles
    Test number
    854326048620
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,857 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,857 miles
    Test number
    705196930770
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass93,836 miles (+9,290)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    913095848917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  15. Pass84,546 miles (+8,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    258653455160
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass75,672 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    607560754165
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers wear

  17. Fail75,672 miles (+3,323)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    627440654187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers wear

  18. Pass72,349 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,349 miles
    Test number
    859955453122
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail72,349 miles (+4,109)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,349 miles
    Test number
    277042153166
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass68,240 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    268467462166
    • AdvisoryFront 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

  21. Fail68,240 miles (+5,447)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    376737462108
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass62,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,793 miles
    Test number
    456355351120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,792 miles (+6,534)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,792 miles
    Test number
    628705851154
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass56,258 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    170565650184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,636 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    294242659423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass52,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    174919158162
    • 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 VTL

Does LS05 VTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VTL is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VTL?
The MOT on LS05 VTL is valid until 30 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 VTL done?
LS05 VTL was recorded at 106,739 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 3,087 miles a year.
Has LS05 VTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VTL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 VTL 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 VTL find?
LS05 VTL passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front.

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