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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LB55 DLYMOT history

LB55 DLY is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
162,584 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DLY was last recorded at 162,584 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 18,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,361 miles · 26 May 2021
Between the last two tests
18,223 miles
Average per year
9,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,584 miles
  • 2021 – 144,361 miles
  • 2020 – 126,373 miles
  • 2019 – 115,878 miles
  • 2018 – 110,213 miles
  • 2017 – 105,995 miles
  • 2016 – 101,687 miles
  • 2014 – 94,670 miles
  • 2013 – 88,865 miles
  • 2012 – 81,877 miles
  • 2011 – 74,179 miles
  • 2010 – 60,440 miles
  • 2009 – 47,174 miles
  • 2008 – 33,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,584 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,584 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,584 miles
    Test number
    564864097508
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,584 miles (+18,223)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,584 miles
    Test number
    170414592496
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    144,361 miles
    Test number
    975206620373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes aged cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,361 miles (+17,988)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,361 miles
    Test number
    258502106360
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps heavily frosted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes aged cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,373 miles (+10,495)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,373 miles
    Test number
    907438037801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,878 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    783489794629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,213 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,213 miles
    Test number
    441303276013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,995 miles
    Test number
    289207152501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,998 miles (+4,311)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,998 miles
    Test number
    307096104006
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)

  10. Pass101,687 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    801741938728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,670 miles (+5,805)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,670 miles
    Test number
    467698604488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing low

  12. Pass88,865 miles (+6,988)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    736035423377
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass81,877 miles (+7,698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,877 miles
    Test number
    859040522393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn

  14. Pass74,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,179 miles
    Test number
    377928811381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail74,179 miles (+13,739)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,179 miles
    Test number
    765238211328
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads are starting to wear low

  16. Pass60,440 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    832302820329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteNearside and offside front (back) wishbone bushes are perishing

  17. Fail60,440 miles (+13,266)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    130552520313
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise tracking check
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteNearside and offside front (back) wishbone bushes are perishing

  18. Pass47,174 miles (+13,895)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    622306419379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,279 miles
    Test number
    251399818392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail33,279 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,279 miles
    Test number
    171979718390
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 DLY

Does LB55 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 DLY expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DLY?
The MOT on LB55 DLY expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 DLY done?
LB55 DLY was recorded at 162,584 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 9,417 miles a year.
Has LB55 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DLY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 DLY 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 DLY find?
LB55 DLY passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: engine management light on; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 4 more.

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