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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LM55 SXPMOT history

LM55 SXP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

LM55 SXP silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
174,260 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 SXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 SXP was last recorded at 174,260 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,235 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,260 miles
  • 2023 – 167,093 miles
  • 2022 – 160,788 miles
  • 2021 – 155,315 miles
  • 2020 – 149,090 miles
  • 2019 – 139,328 miles
  • 2018 – 128,642 miles
  • 2017 – 119,442 miles
  • 2016 – 116,699 miles
  • 2015 – 108,761 miles
  • 2014 – 100,150 miles
  • 2012 – 89,109 miles
  • 2011 – 80,923 miles
  • 2010 – 71,933 miles
  • 2009 – 58,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,260 miles
  • AdvisoryBody has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Underbody corrosion.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dog bone arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are on the legal limit on the inner edges n/s/f slightly stepped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear sub frame corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,260 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    174,260 miles
    Test number
    326284962303
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,235 miles (+7,142)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,235 miles
    Test number
    281570392290
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,093 miles (+6,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,093 miles
    Test number
    762679724473
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.

  4. Pass160,788 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,788 miles
    Test number
    336978590198
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.

  5. Fail160,786 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,786 miles
    Test number
    813581665988
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.

  6. Pass155,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    174992926427
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dog bone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are on the legal limit on the inner edges n/s/f slightly stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  7. Fail155,315 miles (+6,225)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    853152672997
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dog bone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are on the legal limit on the inner edges n/s/f slightly stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  8. Pass149,090 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,090 miles
    Test number
    340579738134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine bay

  9. Fail149,062 miles (+9,734)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,062 miles
    Test number
    508127469921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light units fadded and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine bay

  10. Pass139,328 miles (+10,686)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,328 miles
    Test number
    654224130115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension arm bushes det
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm bushes det
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,642 miles
    Test number
    336927652076
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight has slight condensation

  12. Fail128,642 miles (+9,200)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,642 miles
    Test number
    202182236921
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight has slight condensation

  13. Pass119,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    241491476219
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail119,442 miles (+2,743)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    864336828053
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass116,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    184012902863
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail116,699 miles (+7,938)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    612869581091
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass108,761 miles (+8,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,761 miles
    Test number
    437991405400
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light On
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leal

  18. Pass100,150 miles (+11,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,150 miles
    Test number
    885955074236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass89,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    577478142328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,109 miles (+8,186)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    679188242339
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear caliper motors cracked

  21. Pass80,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,923 miles
    Test number
    815629831311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,923 miles (+8,990)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,923 miles
    Test number
    499399331400
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass71,933 miles (+13,753)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    414280240407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    242617169428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,180 miles (+2,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    250036869492
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass55,751 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    601550329012
    • NoteFront pads look low on inner pads

Questions about LM55 SXP

Does LM55 SXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 SXP expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 SXP?
The MOT on LM55 SXP expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 SXP done?
LM55 SXP was recorded at 174,260 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has LM55 SXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 SXP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM55 SXP 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 LM55 SXP find?
LM55 SXP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: body has corrosion; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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