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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS55 NBOMOT history

LS55 NBO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LS55 NBO blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
202,462 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NBO was last recorded at 202,462 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,521 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,941 miles
Average per year
9,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,462 miles
  • 2025 – 199,521 miles
  • 2024 – 195,804 miles
  • 2023 – 190,516 miles
  • 2022 – 188,301 miles
  • 2021 – 185,844 miles
  • 2020 – 182,696 miles
  • 2019 – 173,120 miles
  • 2018 – 173,005 miles
  • 2017 – 163,938 miles
  • 2016 – 149,734 miles
  • 2015 – 137,399 miles
  • 2014 – 126,421 miles
  • 2012 – 100,942 miles
  • 2011 – 91,483 miles
  • 2010 – 76,438 miles
  • 2009 – 58,165 miles
  • 2008 – 37,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,462 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,462 miles (+2,941)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    202,462 miles
    Test number
    175984920311
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass199,521 miles (+3,717)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    199,521 miles
    Test number
    535698659378
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,804 miles (+5,288)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,804 miles
    Test number
    452590138267
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass190,516 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    190,516 miles
    Test number
    249266308763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,301 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    188,301 miles
    Test number
    626695563859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,844 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,844 miles
    Test number
    594049835920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,696 miles (+9,576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,696 miles
    Test number
    904360201898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass173,120 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    173,120 miles
    Test number
    600410178197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail173,005 miles (+9,067)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,005 miles
    Test number
    364608373332
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device shows stiffness.
    • AdvisoryNear side front headlamp dip beam light output/intensity low.

  10. Pass163,938 miles (+14,204)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    163,938 miles
    Test number
    876950989810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,734 miles (+12,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,734 miles
    Test number
    370356493116
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image weak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass137,399 miles (+10,978)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,399 miles
    Test number
    240016534858
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOff side front headlamp dip beam shows low light out-put.

  13. Fail126,421 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,421 miles
    Test number
    157264764352
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteOil leak unknown

  14. Pass126,421 miles (+12,084)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    126,421 miles
    Test number
    499204964489
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteOil leak unknown

  15. Pass114,337 miles (+13,395)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,337 miles
    Test number
    215817704030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,942 miles (+9,459)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,942 miles
    Test number
    495836362468
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

  17. Pass91,483 miles (+15,045)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    135323161382
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 3mm.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs show a lipped edge.

  18. Pass76,438 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,438 miles
    Test number
    741235860376
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLow fuel warning lamp illuminated.

  19. Fail76,438 miles (+18,273)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,438 miles
    Test number
    554165460372
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLow fuel warning lamp illuminated.

  20. Pass58,165 miles (+20,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    113865669331
    • 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)

  21. Pass37,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    674321888294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,268 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    822048078265
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS55 NBO

Does LS55 NBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NBO is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NBO?
The MOT on LS55 NBO is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 NBO done?
LS55 NBO was recorded at 202,462 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 9,539 miles a year.
Has LS55 NBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NBO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LS55 NBO 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 NBO find?
LS55 NBO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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