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Volkswagen Passat

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 NTEMOT history

LB55 NTE is a beige diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 205,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
205,769 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NTE was last recorded at 205,769 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,769 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,769 miles
  • 2024 – 202,056 miles
  • 2023 – 196,637 miles
  • 2022 – 195,713 miles
  • 2021 – 194,273 miles
  • 2020 – 189,455 miles
  • 2019 – 182,707 miles
  • 2018 – 169,116 miles
  • 2016 – 141,815 miles
  • 2015 – 134,668 miles
  • 2014 – 121,860 miles
  • 2013 – 107,429 miles
  • 2012 – 97,928 miles
  • 2011 – 88,179 miles
  • 2010 – 74,783 miles
  • 2008 – 50,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,769 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass205,769 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    205,769 miles
    Test number
    270086172805
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail205,769 miles (+3,713)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,769 miles
    Test number
    446670005150
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,056 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,056 miles
    Test number
    955955403218
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail202,056 miles (+5,419)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,056 miles
    Test number
    245464052882
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass196,637 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,637 miles
    Test number
    691374320489
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail196,637 miles (+924)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,637 miles
    Test number
    357776306453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass195,713 miles (+1,440)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    195,713 miles
    Test number
    135420251070
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass194,273 miles (+4,818)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,273 miles
    Test number
    754537567016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass189,455 miles (+6,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    189,455 miles
    Test number
    864040024392
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass182,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,707 miles
    Test number
    905187122681
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail182,707 miles (+13,591)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,707 miles
    Test number
    512170570448
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass169,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,116 miles
    Test number
    766863012122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail169,115 miles (+13,491)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,115 miles
    Test number
    798823244553
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass155,624 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,624 miles
    Test number
    721090313415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail155,566 miles (+13,751)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,566 miles
    Test number
    339954072985
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass141,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,815 miles
    Test number
    659707996332
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail141,813 miles (+7,145)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,813 miles
    Test number
    789821198768
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass134,668 miles (+12,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,668 miles
    Test number
    831163742014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose has a lump but not bulging under pressure.

  19. Pass121,860 miles (+14,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,860 miles
    Test number
    779686954317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass107,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    106293953309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,427 miles (+3,328)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,427 miles
    Test number
    147793853313
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass104,099 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,099 miles
    Test number
    517027123211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,928 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    129826562348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,926 miles (+9,700)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    576803062360
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  25. Pass88,226 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,226 miles
    Test number
    219724802029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail88,179 miles (+13,396)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,179 miles
    Test number
    176773861303
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass74,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    244664060390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,783 miles (+9,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    952984760341
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass64,829 miles (+14,525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,829 miles
    Test number
    503735200047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    454220858336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 NTE

Does LB55 NTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NTE is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NTE?
The MOT on LB55 NTE is valid until 30 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 NTE done?
LB55 NTE was recorded at 205,769 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,166 miles a year.
Has LB55 NTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NTE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 NTE 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 NTE find?
LB55 NTE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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