Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,200 cc
LB55 DBVMOT history
LB55 DBV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 119,052 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,192 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 DBV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 DBV was last recorded at 119,052 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 118,996 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 56 miles
- Average per year
- 6,192 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,052 miles
- 2025 – 112,610 miles
- 2024 – 110,179 miles
- 2023 – 107,479 miles
- 2022 – 105,772 miles
- 2021 – 102,454 miles
- 2020 – 97,290 miles
- 2019 – 90,700 miles
- 2018 – 86,241 miles
- 2017 – 81,104 miles
- 2016 – 75,027 miles
- 2015 – 68,691 miles
- 2014 – 60,008 miles
- 2013 – 53,686 miles
- 2011 – 40,952 miles
- 2010 – 29,378 miles
- 2009 – 20,618 miles
- 2008 – 12,196 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,052 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides / tapped over (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working + loose (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills damaged + front wheel arch rusted / tapped over (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,052 miles (+56)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 119,052 miles
- Test number
- 189562739624
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides / tapped over (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working + loose (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills damaged + front wheel arch rusted / tapped over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Fail118,996 miles (+6,386)4 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,996 miles
- Test number
- 692963390379
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides / tapped over (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak + cap loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working + loose (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills damaged + front wheel arch rusted / tapped over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Pass112,610 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 112,610 miles
- Test number
- 348125402566
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills damaged / bent (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working loose (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Fail112,610 miles (+2,431)3 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,610 miles
- Test number
- 219663349652
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills damaged / bent (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working loose (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Pass110,179 miles (+6)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 110,179 miles
- Test number
- 584876859518
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded / tapped over cannot fully inspect
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Fail110,173 miles (+2,694)6 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,173 miles
- Test number
- 249454745222
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working lens / light broken damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Pass107,479 miles (+1,707)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 107,479 miles
- Test number
- 387723971135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 105,772 miles
- Test number
- 313907174579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,772 miles (+3,318)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,772 miles
- Test number
- 490500568649
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,454 miles (+5,164)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 102,454 miles
- Test number
- 320726905550
- AdvisoryNear side front bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,290 miles (+6,590)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,290 miles
- Test number
- 158957950366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,700 miles (+4,459)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 90,700 miles
- Test number
- 597499976586
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,241 miles (+5,137)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 86,241 miles
- Test number
- 749705981857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,104 miles (+6,077)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 81,104 miles
- Test number
- 828474690103
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
Pass75,027 miles (+6,336)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 75,027 miles
- Test number
- 587086192556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished on inner sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to cords being visible (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass68,691 miles (+8,683)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 68,691 miles
- Test number
- 727658325070
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteChips in screen
Pass60,008 miles (+6,322)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,008 miles
- Test number
- 125932234478
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront and rear pads appear low
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges
Pass53,686 miles (+12,734)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 53,686 miles
- Test number
- 105961133401
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass40,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,952 miles
- Test number
- 707159351237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,952 miles (+11,574)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,952 miles
- Test number
- 765349651235
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass29,378 miles (+8,760)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 29,378 miles
- Test number
- 144963020210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,618 miles (+268)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 20,618 miles
- Test number
- 804953219311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,350 miles (+8,154)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,350 miles
- Test number
- 423464009446
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass12,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 12,196 miles
- Test number
- 683776108385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 DBV
- Does LB55 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 DBV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 DBV?
- The MOT on LB55 DBV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 DBV done?
- LB55 DBV was recorded at 119,052 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,192 miles a year.
- Has LB55 DBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 DBV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 DBV 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 DBV find?
- LB55 DBV passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides / tapped over; side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides, and 7 more.
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