Volkswagen Passat
Brown · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
LB55 NBYMOT history
LB55 NBY is a brown diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,627 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 168,627 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 NBY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 9 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 NBY was last recorded at 168,627 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 167,716 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 911 miles
- Average per year
- 7,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,627 miles
- 2024 – 167,716 miles
- 2023 – 165,714 miles
- 2022 – 164,213 miles
- 2021 – 162,780 miles
- 2020 – 161,683 miles
- 2019 – 160,062 miles
- 2018 – 157,589 miles
- 2017 – 153,184 miles
- 2016 – 145,260 miles
- 2015 – 136,502 miles
- 2014 – 129,638 miles
- 2013 – 122,669 miles
- 2012 – 116,367 miles
- 2011 – 110,175 miles
- 2010 – 86,552 miles
- 2009 – 63,594 miles
- 2008 – 48,226 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,627 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,627 miles (+911)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 168,627 miles
- Test number
- 177632829304
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass167,716 miles (+2,002)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 167,716 miles
- Test number
- 730900908831
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOffside front door check strap faulty
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass165,714 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 165,714 miles
- Test number
- 304137803917
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail165,713 miles (+1,500)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,713 miles
- Test number
- 243171464455
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,213 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 164,213 miles
- Test number
- 389885598993
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail164,213 miles (+1,433)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,213 miles
- Test number
- 651743678175
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass162,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 162,780 miles
- Test number
- 137408184532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,780 miles (+1,097)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,780 miles
- Test number
- 598272218145
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass161,683 miles (+1,621)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 161,683 miles
- Test number
- 645224582943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.
Pass160,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 160,062 miles
- Test number
- 966936087071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,062 miles (+2,473)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,062 miles
- Test number
- 320497221839
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass157,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 157,589 miles
- Test number
- 924032069209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,589 miles (+4,405)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,589 miles
- Test number
- 461124523549
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass153,184 miles (+7,924)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 153,184 miles
- Test number
- 787437908643
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass145,260 miles (+8,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 145,260 miles
- Test number
- 453071292652
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass136,502 miles (+6,864)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 136,502 miles
- Test number
- 853663584318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,638 miles (+6,969)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 129,638 miles
- Test number
- 636322424318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,669 miles (+6,302)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 122,669 miles
- Test number
- 648253323305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,367 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 116,367 miles
- Test number
- 618749792221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,366 miles (+6,191)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,366 miles
- Test number
- 528408492280
- FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass110,175 miles (+9,861)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 110,175 miles
- Test number
- 327381121334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 100,314 miles
- Test number
- 209810331414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,301 miles (+13,749)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,301 miles
- Test number
- 537050931164
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass86,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 86,552 miles
- Test number
- 483506110404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,552 miles (+22,958)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,552 miles
- Test number
- 890156510384
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass63,594 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 63,594 miles
- Test number
- 953348539322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,552 miles (+15,326)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 63,552 miles
- Test number
- 752397639302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,226 miles
- Test number
- 792879458319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 NBY
- Does LB55 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NBY is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 NBY?
- The MOT on LB55 NBY is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 NBY done?
- LB55 NBY was recorded at 168,627 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,131 miles a year.
- Has LB55 NBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 NBY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB55 NBY 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 NBY find?
- LB55 NBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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