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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LB55 DTNMOT history

LB55 DTN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
163,762 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DTN was last recorded at 163,762 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,891 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,871 miles
Average per year
5,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,762 miles
  • 2025 – 158,891 miles
  • 2024 – 155,063 miles
  • 2023 – 150,103 miles
  • 2018 – 145,297 miles
  • 2017 – 140,193 miles
  • 2016 – 136,282 miles
  • 2015 – 128,513 miles
  • 2013 – 117,559 miles
  • 2012 – 110,050 miles
  • 2011 – 102,572 miles
  • 2010 – 88,786 miles
  • 2008 – 65,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,762 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,762 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,762 miles
    Test number
    187247516737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,891 miles
    Test number
    570605752252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,880 miles (+3,817)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,880 miles
    Test number
    825721065288
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized

  4. Pass155,063 miles (+4,960)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    134871927888
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,103 miles (+4,806)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,103 miles
    Test number
    455206728212
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass145,297 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,297 miles
    Test number
    982462442265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySMALL STONE CHIP IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

  7. Fail145,229 miles (+5,036)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,229 miles
    Test number
    270000687086
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySMALL STONE CHIP IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

  8. Pass140,193 miles (+3,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,193 miles
    Test number
    531060564994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass136,282 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,282 miles
    Test number
    469165477490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,255 miles (+7,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,255 miles
    Test number
    123241262797
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass128,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    128,513 miles
    Test number
    865075245080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,513 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,513 miles
    Test number
    548825045038
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  13. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    725745244064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass117,559 miles (+7,509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,559 miles
    Test number
    199184153045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass110,050 miles (+55)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    539895052011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  16. Fail109,995 miles (+7,423)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,995 miles
    Test number
    446072952070
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail102,572 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,572 miles
    Test number
    185504711066
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass102,572 miles (+13,786)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,572 miles
    Test number
    298424811010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,786 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    144495010048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inside edges but centre 3/4 over 1.6mm

  20. Fail88,786 miles (+23,216)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    621828700066
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inside edges but centre 3/4 over 1.6mm

  21. Pass65,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    951690858340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,566 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,566 miles
    Test number
    674030058339
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Questions about LB55 DTN

Does LB55 DTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 DTN is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DTN?
The MOT on LB55 DTN is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 DTN done?
LB55 DTN was recorded at 163,762 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,646 miles a year.
Has LB55 DTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DTN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 DTN 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 DTN find?
LB55 DTN passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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