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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.

LS05 XSE silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass123,576 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass77,251 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,251 miles
    Test number
    426274080586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,183 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    243612880275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass66,613 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,613 miles
    Test number
    957692813260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,372 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,372 miles
    Test number
    229692042237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass54,999 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,999 miles
    Test number
    699316061133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    682459660107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass45,663 miles (+11,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,663 miles
    Test number
    842952159153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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