Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB55 BUVMOT history
LB55 BUV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 193,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 193,587 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 BUV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 BUV was last recorded at 193,587 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 10,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 183,108 miles · 7 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 10,479 miles
- Average per year
- 12,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 193,587 miles
- 2020 – 183,108 miles
- 2019 – 173,713 miles
- 2018 – 162,830 miles
- 2017 – 150,906 miles
- 2016 – 140,688 miles
- 2015 – 129,536 miles
- 2014 – 111,482 miles
- 2013 – 93,334 miles
- 2012 – 79,953 miles
- 2011 – 61,477 miles
- 2010 – 47,165 miles
- 2009 – 39,891 miles
- 2008 – 32,230 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass193,587 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,587 miles (+10,479)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 193,587 miles
- Test number
- 162207326649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,108 miles (+9,395)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 183,108 miles
- Test number
- 494680952546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,713 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 173,713 miles
- Test number
- 679586072033
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Fail173,711 miles (+10,881)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,711 miles
- Test number
- 293072794412
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass162,830 miles (+11,924)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 162,830 miles
- Test number
- 593992595286
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted
Pass150,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 150,906 miles
- Test number
- 824821522200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,906 miles (+10,218)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,906 miles
- Test number
- 396754018544
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass140,688 miles (+11,152)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 140,688 miles
- Test number
- 152227108398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,536 miles (+18,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 129,536 miles
- Test number
- 233500931477
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,482 miles (+18,148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 111,482 miles
- Test number
- 919301054378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,334 miles (+13,381)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 93,334 miles
- Test number
- 489141253443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,953 miles (+18,476)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 79,953 miles
- Test number
- 719796552377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,477 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 61,477 miles
- Test number
- 656005931360
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail61,477 miles (+14,312)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,477 miles
- Test number
- 799773131393
- FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass47,165 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 47,165 miles
- Test number
- 440499440444
- 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)
Fail47,147 miles (+7,256)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,147 miles
- Test number
- 862808440327
- FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- 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)
Pass39,891 miles (+7,661)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 39,891 miles
- Test number
- 433819949316
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit
Pass32,230 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 32,230 miles
- Test number
- 150628318369
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
- NoteN/s side repeater lens broken
Fail32,230 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,230 miles
- Test number
- 431538818311
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
- NoteN/s side repeater lens broken
Questions about LB55 BUV
- Does LB55 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 BUV expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 BUV?
- The MOT on LB55 BUV expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 BUV done?
- LB55 BUV was recorded at 193,587 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 12,353 miles a year.
- Has LB55 BUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 BUV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on LB55 BUV 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 BUV find?
- LB55 BUV passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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