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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS55 NKTMOT history

LS55 NKT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LS55 NKT blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,316 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NKT
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
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NKT was last recorded at 151,316 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,289 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,316 miles
  • 2025 – 145,985 miles
  • 2024 – 138,163 miles
  • 2023 – 132,444 miles
  • 2022 – 126,694 miles
  • 2021 – 119,057 miles
  • 2020 – 115,604 miles
  • 2019 – 112,034 miles
  • 2018 – 107,887 miles
  • 2017 – 104,558 miles
  • 2016 – 100,133 miles
  • 2015 – 95,731 miles
  • 2010 – 84,664 miles
  • 2009 – 81,900 miles
  • 2008 – 60,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel has tape on (wheel arch)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake warning lamp on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,316 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,316 miles
    Test number
    540861846712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel has tape on (wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,316 miles (+27)1 dangerous4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,316 miles
    Test number
    708405408945
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel has tape on (wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail151,289 miles (+5,304)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,289 miles
    Test number
    312547018089
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,985 miles
    Test number
    172900411559
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail145,985 miles (+7,822)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,985 miles
    Test number
    345781046897
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,163 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,163 miles
    Test number
    263455554496
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail138,094 miles (+5,650)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,094 miles
    Test number
    221364407799
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass132,444 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,444 miles
    Test number
    386248583739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,694 miles (+7,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    867349182835
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,057 miles (+3,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,057 miles
    Test number
    510983793658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertarys fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

  11. Pass115,604 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    709279802350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,531 miles (+3,497)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    104628267903
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass112,034 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    112,034 miles
    Test number
    954661969243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,887 miles (+3,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,887 miles
    Test number
    672512979691
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension control arm bushes slightly perished

  15. Pass104,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    143147530080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,557 miles (+4,424)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,557 miles
    Test number
    885595016869
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass100,133 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    479492209413
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres cracking from age
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass95,731 miles (+5)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    285042755475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGear linkage stiff

  19. Fail95,726 miles (+11,062)1 dangerous7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,726 miles
    Test number
    567033645195
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGear linkage stiff

  20. Pass84,664 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    531367620193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Fail84,660 miles (+2,760)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    153061320111
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass81,900 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    404687829462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,742 miles (+21,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,742 miles
    Test number
    531834329327
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass60,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,690 miles
    Test number
    681247318316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 NKT

Does LS55 NKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NKT is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NKT?
The MOT on LS55 NKT is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 NKT done?
LS55 NKT was recorded at 151,316 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has LS55 NKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NKT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 NKT 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 NKT find?
LS55 NKT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front body panel has tape on (wheel arch); nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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