Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc
LB55 BYVMOT history
LB55 BYV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 134,568 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 BYV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 BYV was last recorded at 134,568 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,644 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,924 miles
- Average per year
- 5,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,568 miles
- 2025 – 130,644 miles
- 2024 – 127,240 miles
- 2023 – 119,289 miles
- 2022 – 110,676 miles
- 2021 – 102,061 miles
- 2020 – 100,078 miles
- 2019 – 98,818 miles
- 2018 – 94,424 miles
- 2017 – 86,711 miles
- 2016 – 78,872 miles
- 2015 – 71,094 miles
- 2014 – 64,132 miles
- 2013 – 57,196 miles
- 2012 – 51,621 miles
- 2011 – 44,346 miles
- 2010 – 38,011 miles
- 2008 – 27,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,568 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,568 miles (+3,924)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 134,568 miles
- Test number
- 978752228631
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,644 miles (+3,404)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 130,644 miles
- Test number
- 998879223700
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass127,240 miles (+7,951)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 127,240 miles
- Test number
- 895835497596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 119,289 miles
- Test number
- 613572388634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,289 miles (+8,613)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,289 miles
- Test number
- 150063155826
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass110,676 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 110,676 miles
- Test number
- 977028543122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail110,675 miles (+8,614)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,675 miles
- Test number
- 940327897854
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,061 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 102,061 miles
- Test number
- 517530762196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,078 miles (+1,260)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 100,078 miles
- Test number
- 525402098131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 98,818 miles
- Test number
- 143858425541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,818 miles (+4,394)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,818 miles
- Test number
- 695582147322
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass94,424 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 94,424 miles
- Test number
- 426163755852
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,424 miles (+7,713)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,424 miles
- Test number
- 653758566186
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,711 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 86,711 miles
- Test number
- 837113967926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail86,711 miles (+7,839)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,711 miles
- Test number
- 330831970059
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,872 miles (+7,778)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 78,872 miles
- Test number
- 610396878286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass71,094 miles (+6,962)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,094 miles
- Test number
- 977116340389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,132 miles (+6,936)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 64,132 miles
- Test number
- 789565644202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 57,196 miles
- Test number
- 609856223221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,196 miles (+5,575)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,196 miles
- Test number
- 215976423290
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass51,621 miles (+7,275)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 51,621 miles
- Test number
- 398314542278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,346 miles (+6,335)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,346 miles
- Test number
- 769725531218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,011 miles (+10,020)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 38,011 miles
- Test number
- 100632430227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 27,991 miles
- Test number
- 673810938393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 BYV
- Does LB55 BYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BYV is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 BYV?
- The MOT on LB55 BYV is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 BYV done?
- LB55 BYV was recorded at 134,568 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
- Has LB55 BYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 BYV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB55 BYV 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 BYV find?
- LB55 BYV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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