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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 VWAMOT history

LR55 VWA is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LR55 VWA black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,148 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VWA
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 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VWA was last recorded at 169,148 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2018: 149,074 miles, lower than 167,599 miles on 4 Nov 2017.
  • 30 Oct 2021: 152,565 miles, lower than 167,610 miles on 24 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,074 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
4,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,148 miles
  • 2024 – 164,750 miles
  • 2023 – 160,045 miles
  • 2022 – 155,020 miles
  • 2021 – 152,565 miles
  • 2020 – 167,610 miles
  • 2019 – 167,599 miles
  • 2018 – 149,074 miles
  • 2017 – 167,599 miles
  • 2016 – 145,816 miles
  • 2015 – 144,286 miles
  • 2014 – 137,907 miles
  • 2013 – 128,666 miles
  • 2012 – 121,021 miles
  • 2011 – 114,962 miles
  • 2010 – 110,144 miles
  • 2009 – 104,939 miles
  • 2008 – 86,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine top cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,148 miles (+74)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,148 miles
    Test number
    746859005307
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail169,074 miles (+4,324)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,074 miles
    Test number
    568775371320
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush pushing out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass164,750 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,750 miles
    Test number
    686659139829
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  4. Fail164,750 miles (+4,705)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,750 miles
    Test number
    949153188015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  5. Pass160,045 miles (+5,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,045 miles
    Test number
    396028366382
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to legal limit

  6. Pass155,020 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,020 miles
    Test number
    654120015734
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover fitted

  7. Fail155,020 miles (+2,455)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,020 miles
    Test number
    758338802688
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover fitted

  8. Pass152,565 miles (-15,045)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,565 miles
    Test number
    190706870220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  9. Pass167,610 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,610 miles
    Test number
    305393396461
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic underbody covers fitted

  10. Pass167,599 miles (+18,525)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,599 miles
    Test number
    671120608195
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine undercover fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic undercovers fitted

  11. Pass149,074 miles (-18,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,074 miles
    Test number
    667333622444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass167,599 miles (+21,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,599 miles
    Test number
    796565247696
    • AdvisoryOuter skin rear silencer slightly corroded

  13. Pass145,816 miles (+1,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    145,816 miles
    Test number
    547704100095
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded

  14. Pass144,286 miles (+6,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,286 miles
    Test number
    147157475812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin

  15. Pass137,907 miles (+9,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,907 miles
    Test number
    418309304473
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass128,666 miles (+205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    128,666 miles
    Test number
    698757243311
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail128,461 miles (+7,440)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,461 miles
    Test number
    445087433365
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass121,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    121,021 miles
    Test number
    169948412398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,021 miles (+6,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,021 miles
    Test number
    477348512324
    • 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)

  20. Pass114,962 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    749293111319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,954 miles (+4,810)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,954 miles
    Test number
    835472111361
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass110,144 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,144 miles
    Test number
    113412810335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    104,939 miles
    Test number
    414372409365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,939 miles (+18,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,939 miles
    Test number
    732972309365
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass86,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    141194908397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VWA

Does LR55 VWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VWA is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VWA?
The MOT on LR55 VWA is valid until 12 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 VWA done?
LR55 VWA was recorded at 169,148 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
Has LR55 VWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VWA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 VWA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VWA find?
LR55 VWA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective pattern; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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