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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

X55 STEMOT history

X55 STE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

X55 STE blue Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,848 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 STE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 STE was last recorded at 99,848 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,848 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,848 miles
  • 2025 – 88,886 miles
  • 2024 – 73,347 miles
  • 2023 – 59,534 miles
  • 2022 – 56,174 miles
  • 2021 – 52,608 miles
  • 2020 – 49,174 miles
  • 2019 – 44,462 miles
  • 2018 – 38,839 miles
  • 2017 – 32,934 miles
  • 2016 – 25,696 miles
  • 2015 – 20,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,848 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,848 miles
    Test number
    519103207743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,848 miles (+10,962)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,848 miles
    Test number
    492519055079
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass88,886 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,886 miles
    Test number
    230444988569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,885 miles (+15,538)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,885 miles
    Test number
    594337670071
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension locking device ineffective bolt (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass73,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    701578905530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail73,347 miles (+13,813)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    608444560865
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  7. Pass59,534 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    258412849331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    577760982087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,174 miles (+3,566)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    848013675295
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass52,608 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    560758416297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,174 miles
    Test number
    240605338568
    • 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))
  12. Fail49,174 miles (+4,712)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,174 miles
    Test number
    295642463746
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass44,462 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    998164431083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,839 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    834228767801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,934 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    447165724288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,696 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,696 miles
    Test number
    260517303487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,721 miles
    Test number
    305067015261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 STE

Does X55 STE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 STE is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 STE?
The MOT on X55 STE is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 STE done?
X55 STE was recorded at 99,848 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,395 miles a year.
Has X55 STE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 STE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X55 STE 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 X55 STE find?
X55 STE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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