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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LB05 JHBMOT history

LB05 JHB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,934 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 JHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 JHB was last recorded at 138,934 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,659 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,275 miles
Average per year
6,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,934 miles
  • 2024 – 134,659 miles
  • 2023 – 131,179 miles
  • 2022 – 128,016 miles
  • 2021 – 124,371 miles
  • 2020 – 120,842 miles
  • 2019 – 117,884 miles
  • 2018 – 113,607 miles
  • 2017 – 109,542 miles
  • 2016 – 105,671 miles
  • 2015 – 90,865 miles
  • 2014 – 67,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,934 miles (+4,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,934 miles
    Test number
    757177824653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass134,659 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,659 miles
    Test number
    383075845412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,179 miles (+3,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,179 miles
    Test number
    118834625334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,016 miles (+3,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,016 miles
    Test number
    431204754079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,371 miles (+3,529)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,371 miles
    Test number
    714012820162
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,842 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,842 miles
    Test number
    443726738279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,884 miles (+4,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,884 miles
    Test number
    369562986217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking nearside and offside front suspension wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,607 miles (+4,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,607 miles
    Test number
    641301419030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

  9. Pass109,542 miles (+3,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,542 miles
    Test number
    720119702575
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre misshapen inner edge

  10. Pass105,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,671 miles
    Test number
    687722670654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush splitting slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush splitting slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating slightly

  11. Fail105,671 miles (+14,806)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,671 miles
    Test number
    911491421552
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush splitting slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush splitting slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating slightly

  12. Pass90,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,865 miles
    Test number
    770556527422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail90,865 miles (+23,400)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,865 miles
    Test number
    891594693857
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass67,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    486667744453
    • NoteSlight cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Questions about LB05 JHB

Does LB05 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 JHB is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 JHB?
The MOT on LB05 JHB is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 JHB done?
LB05 JHB was recorded at 138,934 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
Has LB05 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 JHB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LB05 JHB 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 JHB find?
LB05 JHB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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