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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LB55 DCEMOT history

LB55 DCE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
200,491 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DCE was last recorded at 200,491 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 7,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,482 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,009 miles
Average per year
8,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,491 miles
  • 2023 – 193,482 miles
  • 2022 – 188,803 miles
  • 2020 – 187,709 miles
  • 2019 – 176,627 miles
  • 2018 – 163,633 miles
  • 2017 – 148,713 miles
  • 2016 – 146,481 miles
  • 2015 – 134,251 miles
  • 2014 – 122,779 miles
  • 2013 – 108,573 miles
  • 2012 – 95,999 miles
  • 2011 – 80,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,491 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Engine management light on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,491 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    200,491 miles
    Test number
    993126466082
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  2. Fail200,491 miles (+7,009)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,491 miles
    Test number
    210496596738
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  3. Pass193,482 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    193,482 miles
    Test number
    863939170479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail193,482 miles (+4,679)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,482 miles
    Test number
    784511096058
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass188,803 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,803 miles
    Test number
    117271788231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass187,709 miles (+11,082)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,709 miles
    Test number
    607505283253
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass176,627 miles (+12,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,627 miles
    Test number
    999181068153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass163,633 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,633 miles
    Test number
    647458146933
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail163,567 miles (+14,854)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,567 miles
    Test number
    587120207761
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass148,713 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,713 miles
    Test number
    504459103490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass146,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,481 miles
    Test number
    146119044790
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers having a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryEngine mountings worn
    • AdvisoryNearside inner CV gaiter split but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged and tyre worn to inner edge

  12. Fail146,478 miles (+12,227)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,478 miles
    Test number
    779001678979
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar link upper ball joint dust covers split
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers having a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryEngine mountings worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside inner CV gaiter split but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged and tyre worn to inner edge

  13. Pass134,251 miles (+6)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    134,251 miles
    Test number
    486255205182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished, cracking and worn to inner edge
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail134,245 miles (+11,466)6 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,245 miles
    Test number
    268514605436
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre underinflated
    • NoteNearside raer brake slightly binding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished, cracking and worn to inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass122,779 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,779 miles
    Test number
    238688394081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to front axle only

  16. Fail122,779 miles (+14,206)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,779 miles
    Test number
    185147794057
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to front axle only

  17. Fail108,573 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    109963693031
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass108,573 miles (+12,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    636503193086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass95,999 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,999 miles
    Test number
    175198302147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,765 miles (+15,178)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    208843602175
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass80,587 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    256329801105
    • NoteSlight dampness to offside rear shock absorber.

  22. Fail80,585 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,585 miles
    Test number
    886789901167
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight dampness to offside rear shock absorber.

Questions about LB55 DCE

Does LB55 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 DCE expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DCE?
The MOT on LB55 DCE expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 DCE done?
LB55 DCE was recorded at 200,491 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 8,686 miles a year.
Has LB55 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DCE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 DCE 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 DCE find?
LB55 DCE passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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