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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

K55 BSMMOT history

K55 BSM is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

K55 BSM black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2024
Mileage
126,888 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 BSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 BSM was last recorded at 126,888 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 6,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Dec 2018: 95,141 miles, lower than 95,312 miles on 27 Dec 2018.

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
120,885 miles · 28 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,003 miles
Average per year
7,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,888 miles
  • 2022 – 120,885 miles
  • 2021 – 113,050 miles
  • 2020 – 104,962 miles
  • 2018 – 95,141 miles
  • 2017 – 90,950 miles
  • 2016 – 83,765 miles
  • 2015 – 76,662 miles
  • 2014 – 69,552 miles
  • 2013 – 64,887 miles
  • 2012 – 56,593 miles
  • 2011 – 46,598 miles
  • 2010 – 32,022 miles
  • 2009 – 25,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,888 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,888 miles (+6,003)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,888 miles
    Test number
    741848144238
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,885 miles (+7,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,885 miles
    Test number
    380513962618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light turned of with scan tool at time of test by presenter

  3. Pass113,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    946507545397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail113,050 miles (+8,088)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    784185976696
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,962 miles (+62)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,962 miles
    Test number
    578753704943
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail104,900 miles (+9,759)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    530216709452
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass95,141 miles (-171)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,141 miles
    Test number
    283705792599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,312 miles (+4,362)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,312 miles
    Test number
    657041437160
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,950 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,950 miles
    Test number
    124541793037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,765 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,765 miles
    Test number
    166215969968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,662 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    660249363360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,552 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,552 miles
    Test number
    338389134345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass69,552 miles (+4,665)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,552 miles
    Test number
    535719134327
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass64,887 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    295964243327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail64,871 miles (+8,278)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,871 miles
    Test number
    755103443361
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass56,593 miles (+9,995)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    517998142392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,598 miles (+14,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    425080581281
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,022 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    384660280489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    561471119317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 BSM

Does K55 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 BSM expired on 11 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 BSM?
The MOT on K55 BSM expired on 11 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 BSM done?
K55 BSM was recorded at 126,888 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 7,484 miles a year.
Has K55 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 BSM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on K55 BSM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K55 BSM find?
K55 BSM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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