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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LB55 NCFMOT history

LB55 NCF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
157,408 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NCF
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
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 NCF was last recorded at 157,408 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 7,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,051 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,357 miles
Average per year
8,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,408 miles
  • 2022 – 150,051 miles
  • 2021 – 140,596 miles
  • 2020 – 133,362 miles
  • 2019 – 127,650 miles
  • 2018 – 119,670 miles
  • 2017 – 109,317 miles
  • 2016 – 95,026 miles
  • 2015 – 78,674 miles
  • 2014 – 67,425 miles
  • 2013 – 52,632 miles
  • 2012 – 40,866 miles
  • 2011 – 38,400 miles
  • 2010 – 35,618 miles
  • 2009 – 31,412 miles
  • 2008 – 27,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,408 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting down

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.

  • Mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,408 miles (+7,357)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,408 miles
    Test number
    111148663801
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting down

  2. Pass150,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,051 miles
    Test number
    352880529769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail150,051 miles (+9,455)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,051 miles
    Test number
    547613433417
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,596 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,596 miles
    Test number
    905601891371
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  5. Fail140,508 miles (+7,146)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,508 miles
    Test number
    776842741196
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  6. Pass133,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,362 miles
    Test number
    237830635966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,362 miles (+5,712)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,362 miles
    Test number
    215498746679
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass127,650 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,650 miles
    Test number
    476681363626
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail127,650 miles (+7,980)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,650 miles
    Test number
    687386500320
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass119,670 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    147257663928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Fail119,661 miles (+10,344)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,661 miles
    Test number
    392782388633
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  12. Pass109,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    501104378904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,317 miles (+14,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    320929355262
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass95,026 miles (+16,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,026 miles
    Test number
    581122821727
    • AdvisoryNSF Tyre bald on inner egde
    • AdvisoryNSR Tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOSF Tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOSR Light unit damaged but not showing white light to rear

  15. Pass78,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    763512308061
    • AdvisoryNSF Tyre very worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre very worn on edges

  16. Fail78,674 miles (+11,249)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    920585206793
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNSF Tyre very worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre very worn on edges

  17. Pass67,425 miles (+14,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,425 miles
    Test number
    679445314335
    • NotePoor headlight pattern fron both headlights

  18. Pass52,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    125939113345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,632 miles (+11,766)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    449069213433
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,866 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    678279512364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,400 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,400 miles
    Test number
    865751241331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,618 miles (+4,206)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,618 miles
    Test number
    152288240378
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front outer drive shaft gators cracking
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Pass31,412 miles (+4,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,412 miles
    Test number
    461189649385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass27,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    730608558307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 NCF

Does LB55 NCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 NCF expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NCF?
The MOT on LB55 NCF expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 NCF done?
LB55 NCF was recorded at 157,408 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 8,697 miles a year.
Has LB55 NCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NCF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 NCF 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 NCF find?
LB55 NCF failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer front; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush, and 5 more.

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