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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

P555 PGWMOT history

P555 PGW is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

P555 PGW black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,957 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 PGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 PGW was last recorded at 163,957 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 1,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,533 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,424 miles
Average per year
6,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,957 miles
  • 2024 – 162,533 miles
  • 2023 – 159,688 miles
  • 2022 – 157,376 miles
  • 2021 – 155,738 miles
  • 2020 – 153,068 miles
  • 2019 – 149,097 miles
  • 2018 – 144,657 miles
  • 2017 – 140,329 miles
  • 2016 – 136,671 miles
  • 2015 – 134,146 miles
  • 2014 – 126,326 miles
  • 2013 – 115,784 miles
  • 2012 – 92,988 miles
  • 2011 – 63,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,957 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Corrosion present on rear suspension components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Slight play in osr anti roll bar link ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,957 miles (+1,424)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,957 miles
    Test number
    601870921868
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass162,533 miles (+2,845)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,533 miles
    Test number
    459090107722
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass159,688 miles (+2,312)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,688 miles
    Test number
    860271282237
    • MinorNearside Front Inner 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))
  4. Pass157,376 miles (+68)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,376 miles
    Test number
    927045400364
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in track rod end
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in track rod end
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs showing signs of surface corrosion
  5. Fail157,308 miles (+1,570)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,308 miles
    Test number
    527843941889
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged sub frame (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
  6. Pass155,738 miles (+2,670)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,738 miles
    Test number
    583913672194
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension components
  7. Pass153,068 miles (+3,971)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,068 miles
    Test number
    925736231530
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension components
  8. Pass149,097 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,097 miles
    Test number
    657635487317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on both rear coil springs
  9. Pass144,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,657 miles
    Test number
    434184140711
    • AdvisorySlight play in osr anti roll bar link ball joint
  10. Fail144,657 miles (+4,328)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,657 miles
    Test number
    482995295355
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in osr anti roll bar link ball joint
  11. Pass140,329 miles (+3,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,329 miles
    Test number
    649453038961
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass136,671 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    132295984588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,146 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    108375435101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    246888444486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Fail126,326 miles (+10,542)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    295988444458
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass115,784 miles (+22,796)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,784 miles
    Test number
    908360053163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,988 miles (+29,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    716722332162
    • NoteAdvise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sils due to trims fitted , also unable to fully inspect 75% of under body inclueding components due to the above.
  18. Pass63,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    917743141117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 PGW

Does P555 PGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 PGW is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 PGW?
The MOT on P555 PGW is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 PGW done?
P555 PGW was recorded at 163,957 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,798 miles a year.
Has P555 PGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 PGW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on P555 PGW 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 P555 PGW find?
P555 PGW passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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