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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 AEYMOT history

LB55 AEY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
146,397 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 AEY was last recorded at 146,397 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 3,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,869 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,528 miles
Average per year
7,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,397 miles
  • 2022 – 142,869 miles
  • 2021 – 136,540 miles
  • 2019 – 127,345 miles
  • 2018 – 112,502 miles
  • 2016 – 110,727 miles
  • 2015 – 109,125 miles
  • 2014 – 101,817 miles
  • 2013 – 94,712 miles
  • 2012 – 82,155 miles
  • 2011 – 73,874 miles
  • 2010 – 65,249 miles
  • 2009 – 60,069 miles
  • 2008 – 46,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,397 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine covers and Under tray's obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,397 miles (+3,528)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,397 miles
    Test number
    445842988787
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,869 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,869 miles
    Test number
    279042891598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,540 miles (+9,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,540 miles
    Test number
    984892795658
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,345 miles (+14,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,345 miles
    Test number
    188264334294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,502 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    689827047612
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))

  6. Fail112,502 miles (+920)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    551716337327
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))

  7. Pass111,582 miles (+855)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,582 miles
    Test number
    932456719066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front angel sensor broken but no lights on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less than half the effort of the o/s (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

  8. Pass110,727 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,727 miles
    Test number
    142649133230
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Under tray's obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail110,721 miles (+1,596)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,721 miles
    Test number
    275425038958
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Under tray's obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass109,125 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,125 miles
    Test number
    922483417286
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner cv boot has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs scored and pitted but not seriously weakened

  11. Fail109,125 miles (+7,308)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,125 miles
    Test number
    593655571493
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner cv boot has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs scored and pitted but not seriously weakened

  12. Pass101,817 miles (+7,105)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    297254644164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,712 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    136847513176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres heavily cracked/perished and going bald on inner edges

  14. Pass94,712 miles (+12,557)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    766667213123
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres heavily cracked/perished and going bald on inner edges

  15. Fail82,155 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    256281232465
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  16. Pass82,155 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    676181732137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,874 miles (+8,625)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    707086821193
    • NoteBoth sides front console bushes weak
    • NoteNsf outer cv gaitor perished and weeping
    • NoteNsr tyre distorted on outer edge therefore worn low on tread
    • NoteWiper blades poor on clearing screen

  18. Pass65,249 miles (+5,180)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,249 miles
    Test number
    554272630125
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWipers smearing

  19. Pass60,069 miles (+13,591)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,069 miles
    Test number
    551997919362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    110808218300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 AEY

Does LB55 AEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 AEY expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AEY?
The MOT on LB55 AEY expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 AEY done?
LB55 AEY was recorded at 146,397 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 7,036 miles a year.
Has LB55 AEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AEY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LB55 AEY 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 LB55 AEY find?
LB55 AEY passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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