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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LA55 AAJMOT history

LA55 AAJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LA55 AAJ black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
201,126 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 AAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 AAJ was last recorded at 201,126 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 6,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,013 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,113 miles
Average per year
8,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,126 miles
  • 2025 – 195,013 miles
  • 2024 – 187,937 miles
  • 2023 – 179,139 miles
  • 2022 – 170,301 miles
  • 2021 – 162,391 miles
  • 2020 – 158,094 miles
  • 2019 – 149,162 miles
  • 2018 – 141,912 miles
  • 2017 – 133,853 miles
  • 2016 – 126,228 miles
  • 2015 – 117,952 miles
  • 2014 – 109,603 miles
  • 2013 – 98,339 miles
  • 2012 – 87,981 miles
  • 2011 – 75,104 miles
  • 2010 – 63,216 miles
  • 2009 – 50,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Lens clouded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,126 miles (+6,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    201,126 miles
    Test number
    140338872398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass195,013 miles (+7,076)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,013 miles
    Test number
    119672066219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 r15 tew (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass187,937 miles (+170)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    187,937 miles
    Test number
    435486431002
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,767 miles (+8,628)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,767 miles
    Test number
    919099116962
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,139 miles (+8,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,139 miles
    Test number
    428580547795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass170,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,301 miles
    Test number
    248045260324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail170,300 miles (+7,909)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,300 miles
    Test number
    743908689570
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass162,391 miles (+22)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,391 miles
    Test number
    318795191604
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Lens clouded (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail162,369 miles (+4,275)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,369 miles
    Test number
    617205406410
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Lens clouded (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass158,094 miles (+8,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,094 miles
    Test number
    424435171184
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass149,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,162 miles
    Test number
    772884899840
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFitted undertray restricting inspection

  12. Fail149,162 miles (+7,250)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,162 miles
    Test number
    617065242078
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFitted undertray restricting inspection

  13. Pass141,912 miles (+8,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,912 miles
    Test number
    853732487078
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass133,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,853 miles
    Test number
    827043349071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail133,853 miles (+7,625)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,853 miles
    Test number
    679437461256
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass126,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,228 miles
    Test number
    920353615798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail126,228 miles (+8,276)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,228 miles
    Test number
    480055975908
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass117,952 miles (+8,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    708684535093
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass109,603 miles (+11,264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,603 miles
    Test number
    526073844032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,339 miles (+10,358)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    375132643044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,981 miles (+12,877)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    988090142032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,104 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    976618741076
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt slow to retract

  23. Fail75,104 miles (+11,888)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    116738841001
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt slow to retract

  24. Pass63,216 miles (+12,473)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,216 miles
    Test number
    621210150008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    994331649011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 AAJ

Does LA55 AAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 AAJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 AAJ?
The MOT on LA55 AAJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 AAJ done?
LA55 AAJ was recorded at 201,126 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,832 miles a year.
Has LA55 AAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 AAJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 AAJ 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 LA55 AAJ find?
LA55 AAJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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