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2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · LM05 PBU

LM05 PBU

2005 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 196,859 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 16/12/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
196,859 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/12/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc

LM05 PBU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
  • 196,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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LM05 PBU Mileage History

  1. 22/11/2022165,777 mi
  2. 06/12/2023177,584 mi+11,807 mi
  3. 10/12/2024186,780 mi+9,196 mi
  4. 16/12/2025196,859 mi+10,079 mi
  5. 17/12/2025196,859 mi

Average of roughly 10,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LM05 PBU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Sept 2026, 18:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Passat (LM05 PBU) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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