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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 BZUMOT history

LB55 BZU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,680 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BZU was last recorded at 107,680 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,117 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
4,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,680 miles
  • 2024 – 107,117 miles
  • 2023 – 106,391 miles
  • 2022 – 100,655 miles
  • 2021 – 94,562 miles
  • 2020 – 91,383 miles
  • 2019 – 88,503 miles
  • 2018 – 85,007 miles
  • 2017 – 79,830 miles
  • 2016 – 74,083 miles
  • 2015 – 67,571 miles
  • 2014 – 61,592 miles
  • 2013 – 55,312 miles
  • 2012 – 51,818 miles
  • 2011 – 47,851 miles
  • 2010 – 41,579 miles
  • 2009 – 35,165 miles
  • 2008 – 25,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,680 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,680 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    591180618030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass107,117 miles (+726)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    639405183865
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,391 miles (+5,736)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,391 miles
    Test number
    600343381846
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,655 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    785221615456
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail100,655 miles (+6,093)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    123860701266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass94,562 miles (+3,179)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,562 miles
    Test number
    129719990777
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,383 miles (+2,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    396242604934
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass88,503 miles (+3,496)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    309413847951
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass85,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    239204110509
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail85,007 miles (+5,177)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    225022310195
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass79,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    659230455069
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail79,830 miles (+5,747)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    275364541351
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass74,083 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    328886382280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail74,083 miles (+6,512)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    551537674812
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass67,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    631389278443
    • 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)

  16. Fail67,571 miles (+5,979)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    513420654929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  17. Pass61,592 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,592 miles
    Test number
    125490114382
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear both tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

  18. Fail61,592 miles (+6,280)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,592 miles
    Test number
    719560714369
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear both tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

  19. Pass55,312 miles (+3,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    375914333343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass51,818 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    305265132328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,851 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    679402431372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,579 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    850453120330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,165 miles (+9,214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    681624229396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    893517828331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 BZU

Does LB55 BZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BZU is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BZU?
The MOT on LB55 BZU is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BZU done?
LB55 BZU was recorded at 107,680 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
Has LB55 BZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BZU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 BZU 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 BZU find?
LB55 BZU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex.

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