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OV55FEX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV55FEX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 15 May 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 203,163 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 203,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,819 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
4 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,981 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
9 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,940 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2023 28 Jun 20269 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,147 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner CV joint bolt missing
9 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bolts loose
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,497 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,288 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020 28 Jun 20266 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,579 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,149 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018 28 Jun 202627 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,776 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,262 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted REAR (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted REAR (2.4.G.1)
1 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted REAR (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted REAR (2.4.G.1)
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,234 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,638 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,845 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,226 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012 28 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,717 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011 28 Jun 20269 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,949 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010 28 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,842 MI
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OV55FEX was registered on 2005-10-24
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