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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LS55 VDJMOT history

LS55 VDJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2022.

LS55 VDJ grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
114,119 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VDJ was last recorded at 114,119 miles on 29 Oct 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2016: 70,351 miles, lower than 73,351 miles on 20 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,110 miles · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,119 miles
  • 2021 – 109,149 miles
  • 2020 – 104,142 miles
  • 2019 – 97,041 miles
  • 2018 – 88,758 miles
  • 2017 – 78,782 miles
  • 2016 – 70,351 miles
  • 2015 – 70,269 miles
  • 2014 – 65,586 miles
  • 2013 – 59,680 miles
  • 2012 – 53,990 miles
  • 2011 – 48,022 miles
  • 2010 – 40,470 miles
  • 2009 – 35,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,119 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,119 miles (+9)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    155053239849
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,110 miles (+4,961)1 dangerous3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    402416830200
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,149 miles (+5,007)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,149 miles
    Test number
    612284842430
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing badly on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,142 miles (+7,101)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,142 miles
    Test number
    897264188339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,041 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,041 miles
    Test number
    550919255207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,758 miles (+9,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,758 miles
    Test number
    831023365964
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass78,782 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    391275251294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,574 miles (+8,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    342115781875
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass70,351 miles (-3,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    238085595551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,351 miles (+3,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,351 miles
    Test number
    891589122661
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass70,269 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    777800565124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,586 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    628411694140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail59,680 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    276616193151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass59,680 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    295666593120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,990 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    305882422224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,022 miles (+7,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,022 miles
    Test number
    396431341491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,470 miles (+5,325)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,470 miles
    Test number
    662012720293
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass35,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,145 miles
    Test number
    412953329246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail35,145 miles (+2,032)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,145 miles
    Test number
    730370029212
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,113 miles
    Test number
    501882919197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,113 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,113 miles
    Test number
    941880519184
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS55 VDJ

Does LS55 VDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VDJ expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VDJ?
The MOT on LS55 VDJ expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VDJ done?
LS55 VDJ was recorded at 114,119 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2022, an average of 5,989 miles a year.
Has LS55 VDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VDJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 VDJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VDJ find?
LS55 VDJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 10 more.

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