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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 MXJMOT history

LB55 MXJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 192,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
192,826 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 MXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 MXJ was last recorded at 192,826 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 3,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,066 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,760 miles
Average per year
10,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,826 miles
  • 2023 – 189,066 miles
  • 2022 – 183,746 miles
  • 2021 – 178,309 miles
  • 2020 – 174,184 miles
  • 2018 – 164,049 miles
  • 2017 – 139,283 miles
  • 2016 – 125,782 miles
  • 2015 – 110,021 miles
  • 2014 – 99,287 miles
  • 2013 – 85,960 miles
  • 2011 – 71,565 miles
  • 2010 – 59,880 miles
  • 2009 – 47,804 miles
  • 2008 – 35,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail192,826 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front wheel arches

What MOT failures 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 engine/ gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Left hand headlamp pattern very poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail192,826 miles (+3,760)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,826 miles
    Test number
    630256400464
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front wheel arches

  2. Pass189,066 miles (+5,320)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,066 miles
    Test number
    173438914725
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer c.v boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake

  3. Pass183,746 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    183,746 miles
    Test number
    967376447612
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,741 miles (+5,432)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,741 miles
    Test number
    570823019641
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,309 miles (+4,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,309 miles
    Test number
    268019861962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass174,184 miles (+10,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,184 miles
    Test number
    291231268576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,049 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,049 miles
    Test number
    342716552410
    • AdvisoryLeft hand headlamp pattern very poor

  8. Fail164,042 miles (+11,657)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,042 miles
    Test number
    837238873337
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLeft hand headlamp pattern very poor

  9. Pass152,385 miles (+13,102)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,385 miles
    Test number
    708774989470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,283 miles (+13,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    618908314323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp aim poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator pale.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass125,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,782 miles
    Test number
    292570626324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,782 miles (+15,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,782 miles
    Test number
    283453085110
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass110,021 miles (+10,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,021 miles
    Test number
    759372715059
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass99,287 miles (+13,327)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    576276214033
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass85,960 miles (+14,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,960 miles
    Test number
    655427813034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,565 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    188057641336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,545 miles (+11,665)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    309896741315
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass59,880 miles (+12,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,880 miles
    Test number
    202865130357
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass47,804 miles (+11,902)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    423175349358
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass35,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    694284748347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 MXJ

Does LB55 MXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 MXJ expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MXJ?
The MOT on LB55 MXJ expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 MXJ done?
LB55 MXJ was recorded at 192,826 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 10,402 miles a year.
Has LB55 MXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MXJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 MXJ 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 MXJ find?
LB55 MXJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 3 more.

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