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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LA55 DZZMOT history

LA55 DZZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 25 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

LA55 DZZ blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2025
Mileage
177,163 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DZZ was last recorded at 177,163 miles on 31 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,163 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,163 miles
  • 2022 – 170,029 miles
  • 2021 – 163,523 miles
  • 2020 – 150,939 miles
  • 2019 – 129,458 miles
  • 2018 – 114,472 miles
  • 2017 – 105,793 miles
  • 2016 – 92,721 miles
  • 2015 – 77,490 miles
  • 2014 – 61,128 miles
  • 2013 – 46,851 miles
  • 2012 – 38,707 miles
  • 2011 – 32,722 miles
  • 2010 – 27,042 miles
  • 2009 – 21,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,163 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,163 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    177,163 miles
    Test number
    595983943753
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,163 miles (+7,134)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,163 miles
    Test number
    303992830597
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,029 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,029 miles
    Test number
    635130747486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,523 miles (+12,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,523 miles
    Test number
    437010139417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,939 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,939 miles
    Test number
    397321950814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail150,927 miles (+21,469)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,927 miles
    Test number
    730034538845
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,458 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,458 miles
    Test number
    287328759340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail129,272 miles (+14,800)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,272 miles
    Test number
    874181094778
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass114,472 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,472 miles
    Test number
    914168129601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail114,467 miles (+8,674)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,467 miles
    Test number
    762029568326
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air freshener hanging from interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    469063483678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail105,793 miles (+13,072)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    865267837774
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass92,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,721 miles
    Test number
    389504073962
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail92,721 miles (+15,231)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,721 miles
    Test number
    530851207593
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass77,490 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    856704555102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,481 miles (+16,353)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    658143755129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass61,128 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    805909034035
    • NoteOffside rear light unit damaged

  18. Fail61,128 miles (+14,277)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    527808334051
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear light unit damaged

  19. Pass46,851 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    197506253486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,707 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,707 miles
    Test number
    438991412083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,722 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    755171461005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,664 miles (+5,622)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,664 miles
    Test number
    847010461076
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass27,042 miles (+5,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,042 miles
    Test number
    834105050048
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail21,111 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,111 miles
    Test number
    321157759026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass21,111 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,111 miles
    Test number
    503837059091
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LA55 DZZ

Does LA55 DZZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DZZ expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DZZ?
The MOT on LA55 DZZ expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DZZ done?
LA55 DZZ was recorded at 177,163 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 10,228 miles a year.
Has LA55 DZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DZZ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 DZZ 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 DZZ find?
LA55 DZZ passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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