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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB55 BZJMOT history

LB55 BZJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,866 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BZJ was last recorded at 57,866 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,547 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
319 miles
Average per year
1,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,866 miles
  • 2025 – 57,547 miles
  • 2024 – 57,171 miles
  • 2023 – 56,678 miles
  • 2022 – 56,220 miles
  • 2021 – 55,792 miles
  • 2020 – 55,348 miles
  • 2019 – 54,535 miles
  • 2018 – 53,827 miles
  • 2017 – 53,163 miles
  • 2015 – 52,453 miles
  • 2014 – 51,612 miles
  • 2013 – 50,698 miles
  • 2012 – 50,124 miles
  • 2011 – 49,037 miles
  • 2010 – 33,110 miles
  • 2008 – 23,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,866 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnder trays covering some testable items

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,866 miles (+319)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    233952054407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering some testable items

  2. Pass57,547 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,547 miles
    Test number
    247045391375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail57,547 miles (+376)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,547 miles
    Test number
    190615911131
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass57,171 miles (+493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    828534774747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    343831415808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail56,678 miles (+458)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    988485617422
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass56,220 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    892821155245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,217 miles (+425)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    318530543974
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass55,792 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    792168435324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,348 miles
    Test number
    772474274040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,348 miles (+813)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,348 miles
    Test number
    901174606833
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass54,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    966055479698
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail54,535 miles (+708)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    169941628291
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass53,827 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,827 miles
    Test number
    837711204706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,163 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    351289379012
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail53,153 miles (+700)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,153 miles
    Test number
    386673487204
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass52,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,453 miles
    Test number
    695047701382
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail52,453 miles (+841)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,453 miles
    Test number
    775861389817
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall perished

  19. Pass51,612 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    649721854334
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres slight wall perishment

  20. Fail51,612 miles (+914)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    656601954312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres slight wall perishment

  21. Pass50,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    457151653359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,968 miles (+844)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    655361053356
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass50,124 miles (+1,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,124 miles
    Test number
    826372462369
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  24. Pass49,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,037 miles
    Test number
    319573561381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,037 miles (+7,415)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,037 miles
    Test number
    758562061323
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f Indicator Lense cracked

  26. Pass41,622 miles (+8,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,622 miles
    Test number
    825966001034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,110 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,110 miles
    Test number
    104867700056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,945 miles
    Test number
    411245548312
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 BZJ

Does LB55 BZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BZJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BZJ?
The MOT on LB55 BZJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BZJ done?
LB55 BZJ was recorded at 57,866 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 1,982 miles a year.
Has LB55 BZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BZJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 BZJ 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 LB55 BZJ find?
LB55 BZJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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