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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LA55 XSOMOT history

LA55 XSO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LA55 XSO blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,732 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XSO was last recorded at 80,732 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,467 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,265 miles
Average per year
3,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,732 miles
  • 2025 – 79,467 miles
  • 2024 – 76,034 miles
  • 2023 – 71,268 miles
  • 2021 – 67,603 miles
  • 2020 – 62,526 miles
  • 2019 – 57,424 miles
  • 2017 – 50,616 miles
  • 2016 – 46,652 miles
  • 2015 – 40,571 miles
  • 2014 – 33,897 miles
  • 2012 – 26,210 miles
  • 2011 – 24,010 miles
  • 2010 – 20,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,732 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,732 miles (+1,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    830538325320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass79,467 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    823851915633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail79,467 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    582198551189
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,034 miles
    Test number
    769280129783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,034 miles (+2,048)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,034 miles
    Test number
    800528802382
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,986 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,986 miles
    Test number
    503587556855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,981 miles (+2,713)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,981 miles
    Test number
    333492136323
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,268 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    955735132228
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail71,268 miles (+3,665)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    129260214436
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,603 miles
    Test number
    115603848165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,603 miles (+5,077)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,603 miles
    Test number
    231317602922
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,526 miles (+5,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    943640679082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (yellow marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass57,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,424 miles
    Test number
    563995684513
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail57,424 miles (+6,808)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,424 miles
    Test number
    252722402455
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass50,616 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    640941519425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Fail50,616 miles (+3,964)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    696676537562
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  17. Pass46,652 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,652 miles
    Test number
    325357372812
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail46,614 miles (+6,043)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    933377444688
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass40,571 miles (+6,674)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    806944065033
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass33,897 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,897 miles
    Test number
    389925464040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,210 miles (+2,200)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    588758252110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge and closed to legal limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sligthly worn inner edge

  22. Pass24,010 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,010 miles
    Test number
    168832541040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,794 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,794 miles
    Test number
    823010490029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass20,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,794 miles
    Test number
    852920490094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XSO

Does LA55 XSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XSO is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XSO?
The MOT on LA55 XSO is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XSO done?
LA55 XSO was recorded at 80,732 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
Has LA55 XSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XSO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 XSO 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 XSO find?
LA55 XSO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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