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Volkswagen Passat

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LS55 EBCMOT history

LS55 EBC is a green petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LS55 EBC green Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,288 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EBC was last recorded at 132,288 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,275 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,288 miles
  • 2025 – 129,224 miles
  • 2024 – 126,488 miles
  • 2023 – 123,449 miles
  • 2022 – 120,724 miles
  • 2021 – 117,114 miles
  • 2020 – 113,945 miles
  • 2019 – 109,997 miles
  • 2018 – 105,781 miles
  • 2017 – 101,228 miles
  • 2016 – 94,454 miles
  • 2015 – 83,500 miles
  • 2014 – 72,876 miles
  • 2013 – 67,088 miles
  • 2012 – 66,091 miles
  • 2011 – 64,688 miles
  • 2010 – 59,469 miles
  • 2008 – 39,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,288 miles
  • AdvisoryLower engine kick mount bush play
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTPMS light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,288 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,288 miles
    Test number
    428780018013
    • AdvisoryLower engine kick mount bush play
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  2. Fail132,275 miles (+3,051)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,275 miles
    Test number
    734724139084
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  3. Pass129,224 miles (+2,736)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,224 miles
    Test number
    463968661278
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,488 miles (+3,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,488 miles
    Test number
    698076451620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass123,449 miles (+2,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,449 miles
    Test number
    489825345877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,724 miles (+99)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,724 miles
    Test number
    794759435164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail120,625 miles (+3,511)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,625 miles
    Test number
    161637778022
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass117,114 miles (+3,169)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,114 miles
    Test number
    568199321860
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,945 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,945 miles
    Test number
    667415619700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,997 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,997 miles
    Test number
    773243491769
    • AdvisoryTyre presser warning light on

  11. Fail109,975 miles (+4,194)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,975 miles
    Test number
    458497515848
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpm light on

  12. Pass105,781 miles (+4,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    102751707457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass101,228 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    341654137002
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail101,205 miles (+6,751)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    873977254626
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass94,454 miles (+10,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,454 miles
    Test number
    106386517854
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass83,500 miles (+10,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,500 miles
    Test number
    688646560124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
    • AdvisoryTpms illuminated

  17. Pass72,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    936234294291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,876 miles (+5,788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    819551794274
    • 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)

  19. Pass67,088 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,088 miles
    Test number
    325446493213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,091 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,091 miles
    Test number
    109601192254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres iiner edges worn

  21. Pass66,091 miles (+1,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,091 miles
    Test number
    868431692250
    • NoteBoth front tyres iiner edges worn

  22. Pass64,688 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    785964671272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,469 miles (+20,012)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    173794960222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,457 miles
    Test number
    600076128301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 EBC

Does LS55 EBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EBC is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EBC?
The MOT on LS55 EBC is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EBC done?
LS55 EBC was recorded at 132,288 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,194 miles a year.
Has LS55 EBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EBC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 EBC 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 LS55 EBC find?
LS55 EBC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: lower engine kick mount bush play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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