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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 LBJMOT history

LB05 LBJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
134,965 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LBJ was last recorded at 134,965 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 11,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,844 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
11,121 miles
Average per year
7,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,965 miles
  • 2022 – 123,844 miles
  • 2021 – 119,775 miles
  • 2020 – 115,173 miles
  • 2019 – 112,803 miles
  • 2018 – 106,260 miles
  • 2017 – 93,502 miles
  • 2016 – 88,923 miles
  • 2015 – 83,181 miles
  • 2014 – 78,929 miles
  • 2013 – 73,308 miles
  • 2012 – 63,797 miles
  • 2011 – 55,889 miles
  • 2010 – 46,940 miles
  • 2009 – 37,687 miles
  • 2008 – 28,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,965 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,965 miles (+11,121)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,965 miles
    Test number
    709622768492
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,844 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,844 miles
    Test number
    168722908160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,775 miles
    Test number
    287809611343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,775 miles (+4,602)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,775 miles
    Test number
    522421110918
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,173 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,173 miles
    Test number
    100390319361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,160 miles (+2,357)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,160 miles
    Test number
    491891771979
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,803 miles (+6,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    284224879585
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage to tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,260 miles (+12,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,260 miles
    Test number
    997652103356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass93,502 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,502 miles
    Test number
    627234588391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,501 miles (+4,578)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,501 miles
    Test number
    844300864458
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass88,923 miles (+5,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,923 miles
    Test number
    739252808255
    • AdvisoryBoth H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect beam images
    • AdvisoryBoth front b/hoses starting to perish and crack slightly
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread and abit scuffed at outer sidewall area
    • AdvisorySlight damage at engine undertray

  12. Pass83,181 miles (+4,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    689811535143
    • NoteO/S/R door rubber seal at bottom edge abit loose

  13. Pass78,929 miles (+5,621)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,929 miles
    Test number
    359581144192
    • NoteAppears to be slight brake bind at N/S/F
    • NoteBoth H/Light lenses starting to get abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

  14. Pass73,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    275239643180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail73,308 miles (+9,511)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    819619743103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,797 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    147037062138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,889 miles (+8,949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,889 miles
    Test number
    107672871162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,940 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,940 miles
    Test number
    522479970157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,687 miles (+9,212)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    840916769190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,475 miles
    Test number
    583732498131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 LBJ

Does LB05 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 LBJ expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LBJ?
The MOT on LB05 LBJ expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 LBJ done?
LB05 LBJ was recorded at 134,965 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 7,050 miles a year.
Has LB05 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LBJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 LBJ 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 LBJ find?
LB05 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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