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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 FBUMOT history

LB05 FBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 180,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
180,182 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FBU was last recorded at 180,182 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,119 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
9,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,182 miles
  • 2023 – 178,203 miles
  • 2022 – 169,117 miles
  • 2021 – 165,183 miles
  • 2019 – 161,033 miles
  • 2018 – 155,077 miles
  • 2016 – 141,570 miles
  • 2015 – 132,753 miles
  • 2014 – 127,551 miles
  • 2013 – 121,609 miles
  • 2012 – 110,956 miles
  • 2011 – 101,647 miles
  • 2010 – 92,134 miles
  • 2009 – 67,271 miles
  • 2008 – 36,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn inner edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongey
  • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear brake back plates coroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,182 miles (+63)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,182 miles
    Test number
    399682062575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongey
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear brake back plates coroded

  2. Fail180,119 miles (+1,916)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,119 miles
    Test number
    265117804260
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass178,203 miles (+9,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,203 miles
    Test number
    121582420537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,117 miles
    Test number
    129689034486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail169,117 miles (+3,934)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,117 miles
    Test number
    185432619223
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass165,183 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,183 miles
    Test number
    962669725297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,033 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,033 miles
    Test number
    436985243626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail161,033 miles (+5,956)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,033 miles
    Test number
    612889061821
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass155,077 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,077 miles
    Test number
    705031350017
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail155,076 miles (+13,506)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,076 miles
    Test number
    906589600841
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper parking brake lever over adjusted (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn and poor condition inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application uneven (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass141,570 miles (+8,817)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,570 miles
    Test number
    165710754570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,753 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    928195496755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,551 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,551 miles
    Test number
    425202024351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass121,609 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,609 miles
    Test number
    367523033316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,217 miles (+8,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    268502833241
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass110,956 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,956 miles
    Test number
    107194122201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,647 miles (+9,513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,647 miles
    Test number
    206965741244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,134 miles (+24,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    764885330349
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass67,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    380559789459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,271 miles (+30,380)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    823449889252
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass36,891 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    352775178106
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nearly bold on inside edge
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low 80 worn

Questions about LB05 FBU

Does LB05 FBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 FBU expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FBU?
The MOT on LB05 FBU expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 FBU done?
LB05 FBU was recorded at 180,182 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 9,067 miles a year.
Has LB05 FBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FBU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 FBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 FBU find?
LB05 FBU passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre also worn inner edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear nail in tyre, and 4 more.

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