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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 VSJMOT history

LR55 VSJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 212,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LR55 VSJ black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
212,030 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VSJ
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
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VSJ was last recorded at 212,030 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,711 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,319 miles
Average per year
10,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,030 miles
  • 2025 – 205,711 miles
  • 2024 – 202,624 miles
  • 2023 – 197,431 miles
  • 2022 – 191,704 miles
  • 2021 – 185,415 miles
  • 2020 – 180,546 miles
  • 2019 – 175,456 miles
  • 2018 – 164,460 miles
  • 2017 – 153,126 miles
  • 2015 – 125,627 miles
  • 2014 – 105,689 miles
  • 2013 – 74,204 miles
  • 2012 – 55,662 miles
  • 2011 – 38,735 miles
  • 2010 – 36,399 miles
  • 2009 – 30,623 miles
  • 2008 – 21,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,030 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    212,030 miles
    Test number
    886273810955
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail212,029 miles (+6,318)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,029 miles
    Test number
    100553721398
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    205,711 miles
    Test number
    825266090637
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail205,710 miles (+3,086)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,710 miles
    Test number
    456984420781
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass202,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,624 miles
    Test number
    535260031092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail202,624 miles (+5,193)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,624 miles
    Test number
    487312811423
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass197,431 miles (+5,727)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    197,431 miles
    Test number
    617477223160
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass191,704 miles (+6,289)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,704 miles
    Test number
    764701966934
    • MinorOffside 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass185,415 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,415 miles
    Test number
    370223589719
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded

  10. Fail185,415 miles (+4,869)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,415 miles
    Test number
    432245525275
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded

  11. Pass180,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,546 miles
    Test number
    101312520559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail180,546 miles (+5,090)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,546 miles
    Test number
    356925803847
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn newish arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass175,456 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,456 miles
    Test number
    907281968293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail175,433 miles (+10,973)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,433 miles
    Test number
    777100600262
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass164,460 miles (+11,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,460 miles
    Test number
    916032798218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass153,126 miles (+27,499)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,126 miles
    Test number
    115532748567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,627 miles
    Test number
    952091606848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail125,627 miles (+19,938)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,627 miles
    Test number
    784363998836
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure maybe o/s/f as well (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass105,689 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    439530484255
    • NoteEngine cover noisy.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail105,689 miles (+31,485)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    646400684228
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine cover noisy.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass74,204 miles (+18,542)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    835000073295
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  22. Pass55,662 miles (+16,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,662 miles
    Test number
    687555482222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass38,735 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,735 miles
    Test number
    978286131249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,399 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,399 miles
    Test number
    863409930213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,623 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    332945969439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,632 miles
    Test number
    562046568253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VSJ

Does LR55 VSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VSJ is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VSJ?
The MOT on LR55 VSJ is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VSJ done?
LR55 VSJ was recorded at 212,030 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 10,545 miles a year.
Has LR55 VSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VSJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 VSJ 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 VSJ find?
LR55 VSJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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