Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB55 BVAMOT history
LB55 BVA is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 215,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 215,842 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 BVA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 BVA was last recorded at 215,842 miles on 27 May 2026, 11,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 204,456 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,386 miles
- Average per year
- 10,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,842 miles
- 2025 – 204,456 miles
- 2023 – 190,833 miles
- 2022 – 179,986 miles
- 2021 – 170,241 miles
- 2020 – 162,313 miles
- 2019 – 152,265 miles
- 2018 – 142,761 miles
- 2017 – 134,650 miles
- 2016 – 124,018 miles
- 2015 – 110,029 miles
- 2014 – 100,496 miles
- 2013 – 88,174 miles
- 2012 – 74,319 miles
- 2011 – 64,121 miles
- 2010 – 52,008 miles
- 2009 – 37,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryChips in windscreenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,842 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 215,842 miles
- Test number
- 188185911695
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
Fail215,842 miles (+11,386)5 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,842 miles
- Test number
- 366918881664
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
- AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
Pass204,456 miles (+13,623)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 204,456 miles
- Test number
- 659932484741
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
- AdvisoryHandbrake only 16%
Pass190,833 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 190,833 miles
- Test number
- 307990329163
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
Fail190,833 miles (+423)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,833 miles
- Test number
- 105292510926
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
Fail190,410 miles (+10,424)11 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,410 miles
- Test number
- 473747013877
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,986 miles (+9,745)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 179,986 miles
- Test number
- 729823999727
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake power low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass170,241 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 170,241 miles
- Test number
- 775258730509
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail170,241 miles (+7,928)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,241 miles
- Test number
- 629771434896
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass162,313 miles (+10,048)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 162,313 miles
- Test number
- 631878715325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,265 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 152,265 miles
- Test number
- 168423880596
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail152,265 miles (+9,504)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,265 miles
- Test number
- 691502801024
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass142,761 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 142,761 miles
- Test number
- 249050880703
- MinorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight wear on inside edges
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail142,761 miles (+8,111)5 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,761 miles
- Test number
- 274337695046
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight wear on inside edges
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass134,650 miles (+10,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 134,650 miles
- Test number
- 198850714799
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Pass124,018 miles (+13,989)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 124,018 miles
- Test number
- 984726347404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,029 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,029 miles
- Test number
- 336015405162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,978 miles (+9,482)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,978 miles
- Test number
- 265517995007
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Pass100,496 miles (+12,322)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 100,496 miles
- Test number
- 139903284456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,174 miles (+13,855)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 88,174 miles
- Test number
- 565474573068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,319 miles (+10,198)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,319 miles
- Test number
- 298633772063
- NoteAirbag light on
Pass64,121 miles (+12,113)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,121 miles
- Test number
- 968013171075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,008 miles (+231)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 52,008 miles
- Test number
- 124031260410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,777 miles (+14,071)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,777 miles
- Test number
- 910766450073
- DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- DangerousBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 37,706 miles
- Test number
- 824527749088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 BVA
- Does LB55 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BVA is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 BVA?
- The MOT on LB55 BVA is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 BVA done?
- LB55 BVA was recorded at 215,842 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 10,313 miles a year.
- Has LB55 BVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 BVA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 BVA 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 BVA find?
- LB55 BVA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 8 more.
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