
Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LS05 XSEMOT history
LS05 XSE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 123,576 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 XSE
- 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
- 16 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 XSE was last recorded at 123,576 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Sept 2017: 74,210 miles, lower than 77,877 miles on 26 Sept 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,939 miles · 10 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 637 miles
- Average per year
- 5,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 123,576 miles
- 2022 – 94,903 miles
- 2021 – 85,769 miles
- 2020 – 77,251 miles
- 2019 – 75,183 miles
- 2018 – 75,039 miles
- 2017 – 74,216 miles
- 2016 – 77,877 miles
- 2015 – 70,922 miles
- 2014 – 69,329 miles
- 2013 – 66,613 miles
- 2012 – 62,372 miles
- 2011 – 54,999 miles
- 2010 – 50,231 miles
- 2009 – 45,663 miles
- 2008 – 34,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will expose cord soon (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump and boost pipe/ intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryParking brake minimum requirement only just metRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Rear braking effort very lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,576 miles (+637)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,576 miles
- Test number
- 178112617211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will expose cord soon (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump and boost pipe/ intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake minimum requirement only just met
- AdvisoryRear Rear braking effort very low
Fail122,939 miles (+28,036)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,939 miles
- Test number
- 108598714089
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms inner bushes split resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will expose cord soon (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump and boost pipe/ intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake minimum requirement only just met
- AdvisoryRear Rear braking effort very low
Pass94,903 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,903 miles
- Test number
- 260945108399
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail94,903 miles (+9,134)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,903 miles
- Test number
- 271519761377
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass85,769 miles (+8,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,769 miles
- Test number
- 597025054595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,251 miles (+2,068)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 77,251 miles
- Test number
- 426274080586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,183 miles (+144)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,183 miles
- Test number
- 243612880275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,039 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 75,039 miles
- Test number
- 142193853983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail75,039 miles (+823)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,039 miles
- Test number
- 830464847525
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass74,216 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 74,216 miles
- Test number
- 584791073163
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,210 miles (-3,667)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,210 miles
- Test number
- 407741072774
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,877 miles (+6,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,877 miles
- Test number
- 387947912514
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass70,922 miles (+1,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 70,922 miles
- Test number
- 985027554621
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,329 miles (+2,716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 69,329 miles
- Test number
- 668870884216
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,613 miles (+4,241)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 66,613 miles
- Test number
- 957692813260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,372 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 62,372 miles
- Test number
- 229692042237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,088 miles (+6,089)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 61,088 miles
- Test number
- 638336162196
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass54,999 miles (+4,768)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 54,999 miles
- Test number
- 699316061133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 50,231 miles
- Test number
- 682459660107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,231 miles (+4,568)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,231 miles
- Test number
- 374293260196
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass45,663 miles (+11,505)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 45,663 miles
- Test number
- 842952159153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,158 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 34,158 miles
- Test number
- 990958348162
- NoteAll 4 tyres req changing as they are just legal
Questions about LS05 XSE
- Does LS05 XSE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 XSE expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 XSE?
- The MOT on LS05 XSE expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 XSE done?
- LS05 XSE was recorded at 123,576 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 5,778 miles a year.
- Has LS05 XSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 XSE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS05 XSE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS05 XSE find?
- LS05 XSE passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner rear bushes splitting; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will expose cord soon, and 4 more.
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