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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 EXPMOT history

LS55 EXP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

LS55 EXP blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2026
Mileage
152,989 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EXP was last recorded at 152,989 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 9,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,175 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,814 miles
Average per year
7,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,989 miles
  • 2024 – 143,175 miles
  • 2023 – 136,229 miles
  • 2022 – 131,655 miles
  • 2021 – 125,391 miles
  • 2019 – 115,485 miles
  • 2016 – 97,979 miles
  • 2014 – 83,657 miles
  • 2013 – 71,022 miles
  • 2012 – 66,875 miles
  • 2011 – 61,846 miles
  • 2010 – 56,590 miles
  • 2009 – 49,268 miles
  • 2008 – 32,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,989 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,989 miles (+9,814)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,989 miles
    Test number
    249743928262
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,175 miles (+6,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,175 miles
    Test number
    368352272488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,229 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,229 miles
    Test number
    566800548978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,655 miles (+6,264)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,655 miles
    Test number
    129574352428
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,391 miles (+9,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,391 miles
    Test number
    746516125977
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,485 miles (+17,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,485 miles
    Test number
    611934681362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,979 miles
    Test number
    133295387438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,979 miles (+14,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,979 miles
    Test number
    665918141430
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)

  9. Fail83,657 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    529033224336
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass83,657 miles (+12,635)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    928683324382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass71,022 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,022 miles
    Test number
    688402533302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail71,010 miles (+4,135)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    425191633354
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass66,875 miles (+5,029)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    737309522354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNsf lower arm attachment to sub frame modified

  14. Pass61,846 miles (+75)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    797005431323
    • NoteFRONT DISCS ARE WORN, BADLY LIPPED & SCORED. (SEE INNER-SIDES).
    • NoteO/S REAR DISC HAS CORRODED.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

  15. Fail61,771 miles (+5,181)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,771 miles
    Test number
    779745721399
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cord

  16. Pass56,590 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    274811030325
    • Note### both front brakes discs slightly worn and corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail56,577 miles (+7,309)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    424571730304
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note### both front brakes discs slightly worn and corroded
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass49,268 miles (+16,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,268 miles
    Test number
    183942629341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass32,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,811 miles
    Test number
    652176628355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EXP

Does LS55 EXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EXP expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EXP?
The MOT on LS55 EXP expired on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EXP done?
LS55 EXP was recorded at 152,989 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 7,400 miles a year.
Has LS55 EXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EXP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LS55 EXP 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 EXP find?
LS55 EXP passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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