VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WN55HCX has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,792 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 12:09.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 29th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

WN55HCX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 2026158,792 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202429TH OCTOBER 2025158,622 MI
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 2024158,622 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Body Panel Corroded And Likely To Cause Injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202328TH OCTOBER 2024157,224 MI
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2023157,224 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202228TH OCTOBER 2023154,132 MI
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2022154,132 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202128TH OCTOBER 2022152,094 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202028TH OCTOBER 2021150,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2020150,913 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201928TH OCTOBER 2020148,878 MI
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2019148,878 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201828TH OCTOBER 2019143,449 MI
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2018143,443 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust On A Vehicle Fitted With A Diesel Particulate Filter Emits Visible Smoke Of Any Colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201728TH OCTOBER 2018136,706 MI
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2017136,706 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201628TH OCTOBER 2017122,497 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2016122,497 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Insecure (2.2.d.2d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201528TH OCTOBER 2016105,118 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 201428TH OCTOBER 201587,441 MI
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201486,862 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. PRS - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201328TH OCTOBER 201467,386 MI
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 201367,386 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201228TH OCTOBER 201359,955 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201152,625 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201128TH OCTOBER 201252,625 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201028TH OCTOBER 201143,136 MI
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 200928TH OCTOBER 201037,706 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 200828TH OCTOBER 200928,676 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WN55HCX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

WN55HCX MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

WN55HCX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,792 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,940 miles

WN55HCX FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration WN55HCX was manufactured on Friday 28th October 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 158,792 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,940 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WN55HCX has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 17 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 20 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does WN55HCX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 WN55HCX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WN55HCX Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 WN55HCX does have Tax. Read more

When does WN55HCX Tax expire?

The current Tax for WN55HCX will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WN55HCX MOT expire?

The current MOT for WN55HCX will expire in 6 months on Thursday 29th October 2026. Read more

When did WN55HCX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WN55HCX was on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 12:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WN55HCX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for WN55HCX we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WN55HCX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for WN55HCX we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WN55HCX?

WN55HCX is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has WN55HCX done?

The odometer reading for WN55HCX at the last MOT in October 2025 was 158,792 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,940 miles per year. Read more

How old is WN55HCX?

The vehicle WN55HCX was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th October 2005. Read more

What colour is WN55HCX?

The official colour of WN55HCX is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does WN55HCX have?

WN55HCX has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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