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SW55BWY
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW55BWY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,566 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,754 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,754 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,734 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2024 11 Jun 20266 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,734 MI
11 Jun 20268 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,965 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,613 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,189 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,956 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,207 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,207 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,492 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- rear nearside and offside parking brake needs ajusment
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,340 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- front nearside and offside wiper slight worn
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,916 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,156 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,725 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,947 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,861 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,326 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,370 MI
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SW55BWY was registered on 2005-12-07
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