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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 YNKMOT history

LB55 YNK is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
172,056 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 YNK was last recorded at 172,056 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,482 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,574 miles
Average per year
8,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,056 miles
  • 2025 – 167,482 miles
  • 2024 – 162,625 miles
  • 2023 – 156,783 miles
  • 2022 – 150,463 miles
  • 2021 – 144,693 miles
  • 2020 – 140,933 miles
  • 2019 – 132,789 miles
  • 2018 – 124,635 miles
  • 2017 – 118,953 miles
  • 2016 – 109,959 miles
  • 2015 – 97,292 miles
  • 2014 – 86,622 miles
  • 2013 – 73,995 miles
  • 2012 – 56,817 miles
  • 2011 – 45,521 miles
  • 2010 – 33,645 miles
  • 2009 – 24,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,056 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,056 miles (+4,574)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,056 miles
    Test number
    821398497254
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass167,482 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,482 miles
    Test number
    171039856338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,467 miles (+4,842)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,467 miles
    Test number
    595767784141
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,625 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,625 miles
    Test number
    669513980409
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,622 miles (+5,839)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,622 miles
    Test number
    842756188689
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass156,783 miles (+6,320)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,783 miles
    Test number
    841545658071
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass150,463 miles (+5,770)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,463 miles
    Test number
    292795704946
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass144,693 miles (+3,760)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,693 miles
    Test number
    708288290192
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,933 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,933 miles
    Test number
    341802782836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,789 miles
    Test number
    389329966043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,789 miles (+8,154)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,789 miles
    Test number
    155350432514
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  12. Pass124,635 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    679639064231
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass118,953 miles (+8,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,953 miles
    Test number
    962724453031
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass109,959 miles (+12,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,959 miles
    Test number
    892761409774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass97,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    395544715001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,292 miles (+10,670)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    115183415050
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass86,622 miles (+12,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    639138634009
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass73,995 miles (+17,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    279898613074
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass56,817 miles (+11,296)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,817 miles
    Test number
    897810622067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,521 miles (+11,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    516961011039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,645 miles (+9,441)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    923327400091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,204 miles
    Test number
    920439719080
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 YNK

Does LB55 YNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YNK expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YNK?
The MOT on LB55 YNK expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YNK done?
LB55 YNK was recorded at 172,056 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,695 miles a year.
Has LB55 YNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YNK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 YNK 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 YNK find?
LB55 YNK failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 minor defect: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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