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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 NYNMOT history

LB05 NYN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2025
Mileage
179,195 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NYN was last recorded at 179,195 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,192 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,195 miles
  • 2023 – 170,605 miles
  • 2022 – 161,786 miles
  • 2021 – 154,728 miles
  • 2020 – 148,233 miles
  • 2019 – 139,767 miles
  • 2018 – 132,544 miles
  • 2017 – 124,217 miles
  • 2016 – 115,840 miles
  • 2015 – 107,690 miles
  • 2014 – 100,080 miles
  • 2013 – 92,605 miles
  • 2012 – 85,384 miles
  • 2011 – 77,183 miles
  • 2010 – 69,340 miles
  • 2009 – 61,816 miles
  • 2008 – 53,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,195 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,195 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,195 miles
    Test number
    435849502084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail179,192 miles (+8,587)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,192 miles
    Test number
    851320718980
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass170,605 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    170,605 miles
    Test number
    355140449799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,603 miles (+26)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,603 miles
    Test number
    899927207278
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail170,577 miles (+8,791)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,577 miles
    Test number
    607320358648
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass161,786 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    161,786 miles
    Test number
    349005906783
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail161,786 miles (+7,058)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,786 miles
    Test number
    903811635718
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass154,728 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    154,728 miles
    Test number
    429122539966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,233 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,233 miles
    Test number
    640160611876
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail148,234 miles (+8,467)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    355920776796
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass139,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    635306988905
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  12. Fail139,767 miles (+7,223)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    132498674947
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  13. Pass132,544 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,544 miles
    Test number
    727223493780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,217 miles (+8,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,217 miles
    Test number
    290228552704
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass115,840 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,840 miles
    Test number
    986476655046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    865315275024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,690 miles (+7,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    548225075048
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass100,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    197156274011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail100,080 miles (+7,475)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    816376874088
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass92,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,605 miles
    Test number
    107247773000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,605 miles (+7,221)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,605 miles
    Test number
    477067173086
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass85,384 miles (+8,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    575686382039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass77,183 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    328707261020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,340 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,340 miles
    Test number
    504984770026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    473273289049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail61,816 miles (+7,997)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    744613689082
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,819 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    140704898058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,807 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    174732298483
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB05 NYN

Does LB05 NYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 NYN expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NYN?
The MOT on LB05 NYN expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 NYN done?
LB05 NYN was recorded at 179,195 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 7,805 miles a year.
Has LB05 NYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NYN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 NYN 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 NYN find?
LB05 NYN passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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