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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LB05 NANMOT history

LB05 NAN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,761 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NAN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NAN was last recorded at 111,761 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,998 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,763 miles
Average per year
8,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,761 miles
  • 2025 – 103,998 miles
  • 2024 – 97,020 miles
  • 2023 – 91,644 miles
  • 2022 – 83,921 miles
  • 2021 – 73,896 miles
  • 2020 – 65,596 miles
  • 2019 – 58,290 miles
  • 2018 – 49,623 miles
  • 2017 – 38,751 miles
  • 2016 – 29,985 miles
  • 2015 – 21,500 miles
  • 2014 – 11,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,761 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,761 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,761 miles
    Test number
    548285997672
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail111,761 miles (+7,763)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,761 miles
    Test number
    399655404908
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,998 miles (+6,978)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    633785914271
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,020 miles (+5,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,020 miles
    Test number
    811835189800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,644 miles (+7,723)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    861090755416
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass83,921 miles (+10,025)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    731689077682
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass73,896 miles (+8,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,896 miles
    Test number
    550767100610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    799059842689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail65,596 miles (+7,306)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    279534382993
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass58,290 miles (+8,667)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,290 miles
    Test number
    756668861816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & outer edge worn badly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

  11. Pass49,623 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    577507259434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail49,623 miles (+10,872)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    499318482208
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low & inner edge badly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,751 miles (+8,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,751 miles
    Test number
    403794239955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass29,985 miles (+8,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,985 miles
    Test number
    432101552142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass21,500 miles (+9,782)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,500 miles
    Test number
    359979745091
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass11,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,718 miles
    Test number
    807609454001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 NAN

Does LB05 NAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 NAN is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NAN?
The MOT on LB05 NAN is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 NAN done?
LB05 NAN was recorded at 111,761 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,352 miles a year.
Has LB05 NAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NAN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 NAN 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 NAN find?
LB05 NAN passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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