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PASSAT · Grey

MK55 VPL
MOTExpired
MOT due2 Jan 2026
First reg6 Sep 2005
Mileage164,491 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 30 November 2025.

PASSED · 20 Dec 2024
Test date20 Dec 2024
Expiry2 Jan 2026
Test number834789857427
Mileage164,491 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Dec 2023
Test date16 Dec 2023
Expiry2 Jan 2025
Test number612106270779
Mileage159,279 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jan 2023
Test date3 Jan 2023
Expiry2 Jan 2024
Test number619670446502
Mileage156,023 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryrear axle and suspension corroded
MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2022
Test date20 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number527671049133
Mileage155,870 mi
MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front 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))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryrear axle and suspension corroded
MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 18 Dec 2021
Test date18 Dec 2021
Expiry30 Dec 2022
Test number387727343839
Mileage152,167 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 10 Dec 2021
Test date10 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number791587373112
Mileage152,050 mi
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Outer 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 air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2020
Test date22 Dec 2020
Expiry30 Dec 2021
Test number588430307019
Mileage148,215 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 19 Dec 2020
Test date19 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number509301179272
Mileage148,168 mi
MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords [cut] on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Dec 2019
Test date14 Dec 2019
Expiry30 Dec 2020
Test number407263199298
Mileage143,486 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryFront Brake back plates deteriorated
FAILED · 7 Dec 2019
Test date7 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number709686386966
Mileage143,397 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake back plates deteriorated
PASSED · 31 Dec 2018
Test date31 Dec 2018
Expiry30 Dec 2019
Test number568513407580
Mileage138,031 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Feb 2018
Test date16 Feb 2018
Expiry15 Feb 2019
Test number165328243794
Mileage136,970 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 15 Feb 2018
Test date15 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number883671076590
Mileage136,966 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2017
Test date16 Jan 2017
Expiry14 Feb 2018
Test number567665587733
Mileage131,089 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2016
Test date29 Jan 2016
Expiry14 Feb 2017
Test number989174453118
Mileage124,940 mi
FAILED · 29 Jan 2016
Test date29 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number100967862584
Mileage124,940 mi
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry14 Feb 2016
Test number328434345033
Mileage118,280 mi
FAILED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number525194145037
Mileage118,280 mi
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 14 Feb 2014
Test date14 Feb 2014
Expiry14 Feb 2015
Test number656185344051
Mileage108,446 mi
PASSED · 15 Feb 2013
Test date15 Feb 2013
Expiry14 Feb 2014
Test number157456843025
Mileage95,471 mi
User EnteredRear brake discs pitted but met efficiency
FAILED · 15 Feb 2013
Test date15 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number125906243006
Mileage95,457 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User EnteredRear brake discs pitted but met efficiency
PASSED · 31 Jan 2012
Test date31 Jan 2012
Expiry14 Feb 2013
Test number279501432096
Mileage83,983 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 15 Feb 2011
Test date15 Feb 2011
Expiry14 Feb 2012
Test number186376641466
Mileage69,300 mi
User Enteredfront brake discs corroded on inner face.
PASSED · 24 Aug 2010
Test date24 Aug 2010
Expiry14 Sep 2011
Test number271116430203
Mileage65,825 mi
FAILED · 20 Aug 2010
Test date20 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number883222030224
Mileage65,710 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 15 Sep 2009
Test date15 Sep 2009
Expiry14 Sep 2010
Test number390548459458
Mileage50,624 mi
PASSED · 15 Sep 2008
Test date15 Sep 2008
Expiry14 Sep 2009
Test number813959058206
Mileage39,069 mi
FAILED · 15 Sep 2008
Test date15 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number940329958272
Mileage39,067 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)