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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 WUXMOT history

LR55 WUX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

LR55 WUX silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
177,627 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WUX was last recorded at 177,627 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 2,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,552 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,075 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,627 miles
  • 2023 – 175,552 miles
  • 2022 – 173,458 miles
  • 2020 – 172,264 miles
  • 2019 – 170,506 miles
  • 2018 – 165,498 miles
  • 2017 – 159,947 miles
  • 2016 – 153,579 miles
  • 2015 – 150,234 miles
  • 2014 – 147,203 miles
  • 2013 – 143,231 miles
  • 2012 – 136,900 miles
  • 2011 – 127,299 miles
  • 2010 – 117,754 miles
  • 2009 – 108,864 miles
  • 2008 – 93,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,627 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,627 miles (+2,075)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,627 miles
    Test number
    251870523717
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass175,552 miles (+2,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    175,552 miles
    Test number
    839490736971
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass173,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,458 miles
    Test number
    145821713093
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail173,458 miles (+1,194)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,458 miles
    Test number
    171467663452
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fore and aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fore and aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,264 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,264 miles
    Test number
    798817207018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,253 miles (+1,747)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,253 miles
    Test number
    891601544536
    • 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass170,506 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,506 miles
    Test number
    551304664198
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Fail170,506 miles (+5,008)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,506 miles
    Test number
    853365614988
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass165,498 miles (+5,551)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,498 miles
    Test number
    396135382035
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass159,947 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,947 miles
    Test number
    793238260080
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail159,946 miles (+6,367)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,946 miles
    Test number
    215122745751
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass153,579 miles (+3,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    153,579 miles
    Test number
    362323130108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass150,234 miles (+3,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    150,234 miles
    Test number
    655313261022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear axle

  14. Pass147,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    147,203 miles
    Test number
    257218524307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,203 miles (+3,972)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,203 miles
    Test number
    207488024399
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass143,231 miles (+6,331)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,231 miles
    Test number
    886673683263
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat belt retracting mechanism worn

  17. Pass136,900 miles (+9,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    136,900 miles
    Test number
    196534002314
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass127,299 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    127,299 miles
    Test number
    687858501367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  19. Fail127,299 miles (+9,545)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,299 miles
    Test number
    855457901343
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  20. Pass117,754 miles (+8,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    984655800397
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass108,864 miles (+15,043)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,864 miles
    Test number
    484150519335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail93,821 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,821 miles
    Test number
    283757178215
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,821 miles
    Test number
    472637578252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 WUX

Does LR55 WUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WUX expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WUX?
The MOT on LR55 WUX expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WUX done?
LR55 WUX was recorded at 177,627 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has LR55 WUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WUX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 WUX 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 WUX find?
LR55 WUX passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; centre exhaust corroded; front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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