Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB55 BYXMOT history
LB55 BYX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 119,519 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 BYX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 BYX was last recorded at 119,519 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 7,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,454 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,065 miles
- Average per year
- 5,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,519 miles
- 2024 – 112,454 miles
- 2023 – 103,980 miles
- 2022 – 97,181 miles
- 2021 – 90,492 miles
- 2020 – 84,816 miles
- 2019 – 79,309 miles
- 2018 – 72,641 miles
- 2017 – 67,988 miles
- 2016 – 63,824 miles
- 2015 – 59,186 miles
- 2014 – 54,553 miles
- 2013 – 49,899 miles
- 2012 – 44,923 miles
- 2011 – 37,915 miles
- 2010 – 33,397 miles
- 2009 – 28,189 miles
- 2008 – 21,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,519 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 119,519 miles
- Test number
- 998165651330
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail119,519 miles (+7,065)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,519 miles
- Test number
- 149408178114
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,454 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 112,454 miles
- Test number
- 732844571443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,402 miles (+8,422)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,402 miles
- Test number
- 899904308390
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,980 miles
- Test number
- 474421624198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,979 miles (+6,798)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,979 miles
- Test number
- 612937160115
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,181 miles (+6,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,181 miles
- Test number
- 361924961698
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Pass90,492 miles (+5,676)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 90,492 miles
- Test number
- 628521191890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,816 miles
- Test number
- 658356762482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,813 miles (+5,504)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,813 miles
- Test number
- 566815712234
- MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass79,309 miles (+6,668)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,309 miles
- Test number
- 526382266666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,641 miles (+4,653)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 72,641 miles
- Test number
- 237878226241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,988 miles (+4,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 67,988 miles
- Test number
- 355163598537
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,824 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 63,824 miles
- Test number
- 231677380540
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,186 miles (+4,633)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 59,186 miles
- Test number
- 369723325044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,553 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,553 miles
- Test number
- 415689224458
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass54,553 miles (+4,654)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 54,553 miles
- Test number
- 898019624319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,899 miles (+4,976)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 49,899 miles
- Test number
- 596369723321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,923 miles (+7,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 44,923 miles
- Test number
- 486313232466
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,915 miles (+4,518)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,915 miles
- Test number
- 945309531319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,397 miles (+5,208)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 33,397 miles
- Test number
- 553716330357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,189 miles (+6,360)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 28,189 miles
- Test number
- 400185639460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 21,829 miles
- Test number
- 710337938339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 BYX
- Does LB55 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BYX is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 BYX?
- The MOT on LB55 BYX is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 BYX done?
- LB55 BYX was recorded at 119,519 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
- Has LB55 BYX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 BYX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 BYX 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 BYX find?
- LB55 BYX passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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