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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 MTFMOT history

LR55 MTF is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 15 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LR55 MTF black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
195,956 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MTF was last recorded at 195,956 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,370 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,586 miles
Average per year
10,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,956 miles
  • 2024 – 194,370 miles
  • 2023 – 191,896 miles
  • 2021 – 175,751 miles
  • 2020 – 170,268 miles
  • 2019 – 150,840 miles
  • 2017 – 133,083 miles
  • 2016 – 126,896 miles
  • 2015 – 113,693 miles
  • 2014 – 101,283 miles
  • 2013 – 87,625 miles
  • 2012 – 71,577 miles
  • 2011 – 55,592 miles
  • 2010 – 41,337 miles
  • 2009 – 30,858 miles
  • 2008 – 22,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,956 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,956 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    195,956 miles
    Test number
    751687942986
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass194,370 miles (+2,474)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    194,370 miles
    Test number
    620587610689
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass191,896 miles (+16,145)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    191,896 miles
    Test number
    421133628318
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass175,751 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,751 miles
    Test number
    122497579271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail175,622 miles (+5,354)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,622 miles
    Test number
    880529227975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass170,268 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    170,268 miles
    Test number
    448960462315
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  7. Fail170,267 miles (+19,427)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,267 miles
    Test number
    686731953611
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  8. Pass150,840 miles (+17,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,840 miles
    Test number
    677518007382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,083 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,083 miles
    Test number
    846953406346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,077 miles (+6,181)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,077 miles
    Test number
    806077514721
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass126,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,896 miles
    Test number
    631502461725
    • AdvisoryALL FRONT & REAR TYRES SHOWING SOME AGE DETERIORATION to TREADS & SIDEWALLS MD'S = 37 / 3810
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED ( TRAFFIC FILM SCUM DEPOSITS )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Pos .2 to nzero

  12. Fail126,896 miles (+13,203)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,896 miles
    Test number
    458243499671
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryALL FRONT & REAR TYRES SHOWING SOME AGE DETERIORATION to TREADS & SIDEWALLS MD'S = 37 / 3810
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED ( TRAFFIC FILM SCUM DEPOSITS )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Pos .2 to nzero

  13. Pass113,693 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,693 miles
    Test number
    850608271344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,598 miles (+12,315)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,598 miles
    Test number
    199494599793
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass101,283 miles (+13,658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,283 miles
    Test number
    159083964249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild boster seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

  16. Pass87,625 miles (+16,048)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,625 miles
    Test number
    446745773212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    119155472243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,577 miles (+15,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    979175972280
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass55,592 miles (+14,255)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,592 miles
    Test number
    289093661202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    314458680296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,337 miles (+10,479)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    143677480253
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass30,858 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,858 miles
    Test number
    654996789290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,639 miles
    Test number
    473671678285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Questions about LR55 MTF

Does LR55 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MTF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MTF?
The MOT on LR55 MTF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MTF done?
LR55 MTF was recorded at 195,956 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 10,129 miles a year.
Has LR55 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MTF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 MTF 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 LR55 MTF find?
LR55 MTF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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