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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 YBNMOT history

LS55 YBN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 232,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2022.

LS55 YBN silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
232,032 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YBN was last recorded at 232,032 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 5,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2021: 226,568 miles, lower than 232,085 miles on 13 Feb 2020.

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
226,568 miles · 9 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,464 miles
Average per year
13,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 232,032 miles
  • 2021 – 226,568 miles
  • 2020 – 232,085 miles
  • 2019 – 205,790 miles
  • 2018 – 200,430 miles
  • 2016 – 191,996 miles
  • 2015 – 175,922 miles
  • 2014 – 167,696 miles
  • 2012 – 145,788 miles
  • 2011 – 109,535 miles
  • 2010 – 69,833 miles
  • 2009 – 64,236 miles
  • 2008 – 50,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,032 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,032 miles (+5,464)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    232,032 miles
    Test number
    782350639283
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass226,568 miles (-5,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    226,568 miles
    Test number
    335035717565
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass232,085 miles (+26,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    232,085 miles
    Test number
    173078258441
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass205,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    205,790 miles
    Test number
    542236711597
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail205,790 miles (+5,360)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,790 miles
    Test number
    786691556180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass200,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    200,430 miles
    Test number
    660611959081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail200,430 miles (+8,434)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,430 miles
    Test number
    626280470131
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass191,996 miles (+16,074)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    191,996 miles
    Test number
    167344482104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,922 miles (+438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    175,922 miles
    Test number
    845505840364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail175,484 miles (+7,788)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,484 miles
    Test number
    179312824197
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass167,696 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    167,696 miles
    Test number
    375934374481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail167,688 miles (+21,900)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,688 miles
    Test number
    915013174216
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear 215/55R16W tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass145,788 miles (+36,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    145,788 miles
    Test number
    988566332226
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass109,535 miles (+39,702)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,535 miles
    Test number
    446370911270
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear 215/55R16W tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass69,833 miles (+5,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,833 miles
    Test number
    430260140202
    • 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)

  16. Pass64,236 miles (+14,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    703105249355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass50,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    800131858316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YBN

Does LS55 YBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YBN expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YBN?
The MOT on LS55 YBN expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YBN done?
LS55 YBN was recorded at 232,032 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 13,823 miles a year.
Has LS55 YBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YBN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 YBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 YBN find?
LS55 YBN passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2022 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

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