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Volkswagen Touran

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 BUOMOT history

LB55 BUO is a black diesel Volkswagen Touran first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 304,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
304,317 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
16,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touran
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 BUO was last recorded at 304,317 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
304,301 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
16,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 304,317 miles
  • 2022 – 297,250 miles
  • 2021 – 291,235 miles
  • 2020 – 275,000 miles
  • 2019 – 255,041 miles
  • 2018 – 241,005 miles
  • 2017 – 227,152 miles
  • 2016 – 205,215 miles
  • 2015 – 182,373 miles
  • 2014 – 158,789 miles
  • 2013 – 134,276 miles
  • 2012 – 110,889 miles
  • 2011 – 98,869 miles
  • 2010 – 83,049 miles
  • 2009 – 69,151 miles
  • 2008 – 50,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail304,317 miles
  • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail304,317 miles (+16)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,317 miles
    Test number
    491820673493
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail304,301 miles (+7,051)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,301 miles
    Test number
    657154380766
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass297,250 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    297,250 miles
    Test number
    921804537445
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail297,250 miles (+6,015)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,250 miles
    Test number
    749666196822
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass291,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    291,235 miles
    Test number
    598469887611
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail291,235 miles (+16,235)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,235 miles
    Test number
    270342118293
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass275,000 miles (+19,959)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    275,000 miles
    Test number
    318075676551
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass255,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    255,041 miles
    Test number
    509159740039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail255,040 miles (+14,035)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,040 miles
    Test number
    654199079192
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  10. Pass241,005 miles (+56)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    241,005 miles
    Test number
    773531569499
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail240,949 miles (+13,797)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,949 miles
    Test number
    416003472801
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass227,152 miles (+21,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    227,152 miles
    Test number
    949057062068
    • 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)

  13. Pass205,215 miles (+22,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    205,215 miles
    Test number
    312035131742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  14. Pass182,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    182,373 miles
    Test number
    341994135074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  15. Fail182,353 miles (+23,564)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,353 miles
    Test number
    791116344923
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  16. Pass158,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    158,789 miles
    Test number
    389033274445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail158,789 miles (+24,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,789 miles
    Test number
    788043274225
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass134,276 miles (+23,387)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    378349253402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,889 miles (+12,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,889 miles
    Test number
    377427752226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,869 miles
    Test number
    876264361287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail98,869 miles (+15,820)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,869 miles
    Test number
    359924561455
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail83,049 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    291930150200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass83,049 miles (+13,898)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    542910350263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,151 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    374915679449
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass69,151 miles (+18,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    530745279295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    480470578212
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB55 BUO

Does LB55 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 BUO expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BUO?
The MOT on LB55 BUO expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 BUO done?
LB55 BUO was recorded at 304,317 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 16,744 miles a year.
Has LB55 BUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BUO has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 BUO 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 BUO find?
LB55 BUO failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 6 more.

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