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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 AFJMOT history

LB55 AFJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2023
Mileage
142,488 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AFJ
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
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 AFJ was last recorded at 142,488 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 19,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,134 miles · 15 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
19,354 miles
Average per year
8,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,488 miles
  • 2021 – 123,134 miles
  • 2020 – 105,938 miles
  • 2019 – 91,434 miles
  • 2018 – 86,394 miles
  • 2017 – 82,254 miles
  • 2016 – 77,490 miles
  • 2015 – 72,868 miles
  • 2014 – 68,030 miles
  • 2013 – 63,661 miles
  • 2012 – 58,974 miles
  • 2011 – 54,995 miles
  • 2010 – 51,386 miles
  • 2009 – 40,877 miles
  • 2008 – 31,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,488 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,488 miles
    Test number
    178324609196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,488 miles (+19,354)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,488 miles
    Test number
    889044740673
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,134 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    848964658330
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail123,134 miles (+17,196)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    432146810476
    • MajorBraking system leaking SERVO PIPE. (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass105,938 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,938 miles
    Test number
    482046088600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail105,849 miles (+14,415)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,849 miles
    Test number
    250777253918
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    505558874838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,434 miles (+5,040)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    264419496467
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,394 miles
    Test number
    675279967415
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,389 miles (+4,135)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    903571093285
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass82,254 miles (+4,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,254 miles
    Test number
    322559892939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass77,490 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    452339714020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,868 miles (+4,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    468026093686
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass68,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    146372854279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,030 miles (+4,369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    825679244258
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass63,661 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,661 miles
    Test number
    736040053295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,974 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,974 miles
    Test number
    806316632212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,995 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,995 miles
    Test number
    785889751222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    434330710443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,386 miles (+10,509)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    334800810397
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass40,877 miles (+9,323)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    521455629395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,554 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,554 miles
    Test number
    441929828384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndertray

Questions about LB55 AFJ

Does LB55 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 AFJ expired on 17 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AFJ?
The MOT on LB55 AFJ expired on 17 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 AFJ done?
LB55 AFJ was recorded at 142,488 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 8,035 miles a year.
Has LB55 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AFJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 AFJ 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 AFJ find?
LB55 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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