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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LA55 HBFMOT history

LA55 HBF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 254,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LA55 HBF blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
254,064 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 HBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 HBF was last recorded at 254,064 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 11,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,033 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,031 miles
Average per year
9,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,064 miles
  • 2025 – 243,033 miles
  • 2024 – 230,467 miles
  • 2023 – 218,684 miles
  • 2022 – 212,025 miles
  • 2021 – 202,500 miles
  • 2020 – 198,947 miles
  • 2018 – 189,189 miles
  • 2017 – 180,747 miles
  • 2016 – 170,321 miles
  • 2015 – 156,641 miles
  • 2014 – 151,752 miles
  • 2013 – 149,268 miles
  • 2012 – 142,474 miles
  • 2011 – 130,086 miles
  • 2010 – 117,328 miles
  • 2009 – 96,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,064 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,064 miles (+11,031)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    254,064 miles
    Test number
    825610201205
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass243,033 miles (+12,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    243,033 miles
    Test number
    211285215492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass230,467 miles (+11,783)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    230,467 miles
    Test number
    838420735402
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass218,684 miles (+6,659)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    218,684 miles
    Test number
    220447965722
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass212,025 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    212,025 miles
    Test number
    510733860117
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail212,023 miles (+9,523)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,023 miles
    Test number
    191404434167
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass202,500 miles (+90)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    202,500 miles
    Test number
    817883212507
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail202,410 miles (+3,463)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,410 miles
    Test number
    315762277790
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated both side (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass198,947 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    198,947 miles
    Test number
    234745915037
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail198,939 miles (+30)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,939 miles
    Test number
    304243140900
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail198,909 miles (+9,720)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,909 miles
    Test number
    309205607617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass189,189 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    189,189 miles
    Test number
    265642345034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass180,747 miles (+10,426)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    180,747 miles
    Test number
    185198371513
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass170,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    170,321 miles
    Test number
    244253672357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail170,321 miles (+13,680)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,321 miles
    Test number
    916853556844
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  16. Pass156,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,641 miles
    Test number
    985774785558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,641 miles (+1,853)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,641 miles
    Test number
    904555871622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass154,788 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    154,788 miles
    Test number
    148133335467
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail154,788 miles (+3,036)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,788 miles
    Test number
    647283835086
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass151,752 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    151,752 miles
    Test number
    146739124067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass149,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    149,268 miles
    Test number
    235434923085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail149,268 miles (+6,794)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,268 miles
    Test number
    216044223099
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass142,474 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    142,474 miles
    Test number
    297673922089
    • NoteN/s/f outter cv gaiter slight leak at small clip

  24. Fail142,474 miles (+12,388)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,474 miles
    Test number
    199383122019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f outter cv gaiter slight leak at small clip

  25. Fail130,086 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    469856621098
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass130,086 miles (+12,758)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    878006121092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass117,328 miles (+20,541)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,328 miles
    Test number
    342518520086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,787 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    964763129065
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on outer edges.

  29. Fail96,785 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,785 miles
    Test number
    103231829490
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured along bottom edge.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on outer edges.

Questions about LA55 HBF

Does LA55 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 HBF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 HBF?
The MOT on LA55 HBF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 HBF done?
LA55 HBF was recorded at 254,064 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 9,188 miles a year.
Has LA55 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 HBF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 HBF 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 HBF find?
LA55 HBF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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