VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT YS55KGJ has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 194,533 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 10:17.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Thursday 17th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

YS55KGJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 2026194,533 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202417TH DECEMBER 2025188,709 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202317TH DECEMBER 2024181,972 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Applications Slightly Uneven.
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202217TH DECEMBER 2023175,056 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2022175,055 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle Or Outside (6.2.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 202117TH DECEMBER 2022165,424 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Fwd Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 2021165,405 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Fwd Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Fwd Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202017TH DECEMBER 2021157,957 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 201917TH DECEMBER 2020150,213 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 201817TH DECEMBER 2019141,905 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 2018141,897 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201717TH DECEMBER 2018132,963 MI
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 2017132,963 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201617TH DECEMBER 2017124,540 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 201517TH DECEMBER 2016115,368 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 201417TH DECEMBER 2015104,890 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2014104,890 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  2. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 201317TH DECEMBER 201491,545 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201217TH DECEMBER 201381,894 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 201117TH DECEMBER 201272,622 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201017TH DECEMBER 201162,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200917TH DECEMBER 201051,924 MI
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 200817TH DECEMBER 200941,992 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YS55KGJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

YS55KGJ MOT Comments

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YS55KGJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 194,533 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,727 miles

YS55KGJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration YS55KGJ was manufactured on Saturday 17th December 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 194,533 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,727 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YS55KGJ has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 40 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does YS55KGJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 YS55KGJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YS55KGJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 YS55KGJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YS55KGJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YS55KGJ will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 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 YS55KGJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YS55KGJ will expire in 8 months on Thursday 17th December 2026. Read more

When did YS55KGJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YS55KGJ was on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 10:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YS55KGJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for YS55KGJ 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 YS55KGJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for YS55KGJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YS55KGJ?

YS55KGJ is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has YS55KGJ done?

The odometer reading for YS55KGJ at the last MOT in December 2025 was 194,533 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 9,727 miles per year. Read more

How old is YS55KGJ?

The vehicle YS55KGJ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 17th December 2005. Read more

What colour is YS55KGJ?

The official colour of YS55KGJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YS55KGJ have?

YS55KGJ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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