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2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration OV55LWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 15 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 201,133 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 200,833 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion to all under-floor components
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 199,278 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- centre stop lamp not working
- both dip beam headlamp outputs are dull but have good paterns
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 199,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- centre stop lamp not working
- both dip beam headlamp outputs are dull but have good paterns
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 197,192 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 197,192 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 187,506 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,623 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021 25 Jun 202619 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,559 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,285 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,361 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,772 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)
- under trays fitted
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,724 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016 25 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,634 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 25 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,405 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 25 Jun 202618 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 403,344 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013 25 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,493 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012 25 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,898 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011 25 Jun 202625 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,521 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2010 25 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,971 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2009 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV55LWM was registered on 2005-10-18
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