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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 BUPMOT history

LB55 BUP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2024
Mileage
110,065 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 BUP was last recorded at 110,065 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 14,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,570 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
14,495 miles
Average per year
5,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,065 miles
  • 2022 – 95,570 miles
  • 2021 – 88,905 miles
  • 2020 – 84,349 miles
  • 2019 – 75,925 miles
  • 2018 – 70,930 miles
  • 2017 – 63,024 miles
  • 2016 – 54,209 miles
  • 2015 – 47,567 miles
  • 2014 – 45,715 miles
  • 2013 – 43,820 miles
  • 2012 – 37,911 miles
  • 2011 – 31,020 miles
  • 2010 – 29,141 miles
  • 2009 – 26,275 miles
  • 2008 – 21,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,065 miles
  • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,065 miles4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,065 miles
    Test number
    102302912842
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

  2. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    503534889342
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,570 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,570 miles
    Test number
    618302266969
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail95,426 miles (+6,521)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    460948605097
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass88,905 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    262794282529
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail88,905 miles (+4,556)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    921380411959
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,349 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    837147812032
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail84,349 miles (+8,424)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    645873156742
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,925 miles (+4,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,925 miles
    Test number
    298192928284
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass70,930 miles (+7,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,930 miles
    Test number
    602145226451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,024 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    454191481504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,209 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    669430757001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,567 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    823479705399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,715 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,715 miles
    Test number
    195311154314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,820 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,820 miles
    Test number
    458828243301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,911 miles (+6,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    137293242393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass31,020 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,020 miles
    Test number
    486773141496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,141 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    814854940333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,275 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,275 miles
    Test number
    773281449331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    371773248327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 BUP

Does LB55 BUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 BUP expired on 23 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BUP?
The MOT on LB55 BUP expired on 23 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 BUP done?
LB55 BUP was recorded at 110,065 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 5,626 miles a year.
Has LB55 BUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BUP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 BUP 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 BUP find?
LB55 BUP failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split, and 6 more.

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