
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB55 BVKMOT history
LB55 BVK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 193,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 193,611 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 BVK
- 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
- 5 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 BVK was last recorded at 193,611 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 193,604 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,611 miles
- 2025 – 186,547 miles
- 2024 – 178,276 miles
- 2023 – 178,275 miles
- 2022 – 137,504 miles
- 2021 – 119,470 miles
- 2020 – 118,337 miles
- 2019 – 115,133 miles
- 2018 – 107,931 miles
- 2017 – 101,461 miles
- 2016 – 96,323 miles
- 2015 – 92,374 miles
- 2014 – 85,952 miles
- 2013 – 79,705 miles
- 2012 – 71,488 miles
- 2011 – 59,387 miles
- 2009 – 46,064 miles
- 2008 – 36,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight PlayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight PlayRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Full MOT history
29 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,611 miles (+7)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 193,611 miles
- Test number
- 607167470965
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail193,604 miles (+7,057)2 dangerous5 major5 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,604 miles
- Test number
- 984749804801
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront CV Joint Knocking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,547 miles (+5)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 186,547 miles
- Test number
- 581117680764
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail186,542 miles (+8,266)4 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,542 miles
- Test number
- 486768945971
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,276 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 178,276 miles
- Test number
- 217866593731
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail178,275 miles3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,275 miles
- Test number
- 856960622219
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail178,275 miles (+20,259)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,275 miles
- Test number
- 132627746075
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
Pass158,016 miles (+4)4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 158,016 miles
- Test number
- 234119357511
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail158,012 miles (+20,508)4 major4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,012 miles
- Test number
- 755018657480
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass137,504 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 137,504 miles
- Test number
- 497906001721
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail137,504 miles (+18,034)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,504 miles
- Test number
- 627893124808
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass119,470 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 119,470 miles
- Test number
- 562329599213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,465 miles (+1,128)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,465 miles
- Test number
- 248238661233
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,337 miles (+3,204)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 118,337 miles
- Test number
- 705911519206
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,133 miles (+7,202)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,133 miles
- Test number
- 983182977066
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lense s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,931 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 107,931 miles
- Test number
- 296224415768
- AdvisoryFront Inner both inner steering track rods have slight plays
- AdvisoryFront wipers worn slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bot rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted restricting full view of some items
Fail107,929 miles (+6,468)1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,929 miles
- Test number
- 701706573891
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Inner both inner steering track rods have slight plays
- AdvisoryFront wipers worn slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bot rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted restricting full view of some items
Pass101,461 miles (+193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 101,461 miles
- Test number
- 872333921488
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail101,268 miles (+4,945)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,268 miles
- Test number
- 630858155755
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass96,323 miles (+3,949)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 96,323 miles
- Test number
- 163798054322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass92,374 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,374 miles
- Test number
- 119282395400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail92,360 miles (+6,408)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,360 miles
- Test number
- 868910395014
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,952 miles (+6,247)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 85,952 miles
- Test number
- 198792874069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,705 miles (+8,217)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,705 miles
- Test number
- 377951473071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,488 miles (+12,101)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 71,488 miles
- Test number
- 755020772078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,387 miles (+13,323)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,387 miles
- Test number
- 767641371028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,064 miles (+9,456)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 46,064 miles
- Test number
- 223238939380
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail36,608 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,608 miles
- Test number
- 460814028317
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- 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)
Pass36,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 36,608 miles
- Test number
- 803764028305
- 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)
Questions about LB55 BVK
- Does LB55 BVK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BVK is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 BVK?
- The MOT on LB55 BVK is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 BVK done?
- LB55 BVK was recorded at 193,611 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,061 miles a year.
- Has LB55 BVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 BVK has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 BVK 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 BVK find?
- LB55 BVK passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.
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