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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB55 DLEMOT history

LB55 DLE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
199,274 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DLE was last recorded at 199,274 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 55,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,883 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
55,391 miles
Average per year
11,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,274 miles
  • 2022 – 143,883 miles
  • 2021 – 134,431 miles
  • 2020 – 122,556 miles
  • 2019 – 108,634 miles
  • 2018 – 90,170 miles
  • 2017 – 89,238 miles
  • 2016 – 85,655 miles
  • 2015 – 82,694 miles
  • 2014 – 75,029 miles
  • 2013 – 66,323 miles
  • 2012 – 55,909 miles
  • 2011 – 44,698 miles
  • 2010 – 34,814 miles
  • 2009 – 26,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,274 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,274 miles (+55,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    199,274 miles
    Test number
    648118008138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,883 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,883 miles
    Test number
    792341902360
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail143,878 miles (+9,447)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,878 miles
    Test number
    278024772614
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,431 miles
    Test number
    855768174609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,431 miles (+11,875)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,431 miles
    Test number
    169028741473
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass122,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,556 miles
    Test number
    442922208672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail122,556 miles (+13,922)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,556 miles
    Test number
    562555808901
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,634 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,634 miles
    Test number
    232742939812
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Brakes Slightly Binding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,633 miles (+18,463)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,633 miles
    Test number
    315674304241
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Brakes Slightly Binding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,170 miles (+1)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    993497087136
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,169 miles (+931)2 dangerous1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,169 miles
    Test number
    767661496848
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,238 miles (+3,583)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,238 miles
    Test number
    223142483485
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm worn very badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% part missing (1.5.1b)

  13. Pass85,655 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    104090914756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail85,651 miles (+2,957)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    882018872381
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass82,694 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,694 miles
    Test number
    438799175078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,029 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    208726774214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail75,029 miles (+8,706)1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    897126174250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass66,323 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    769496633399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail66,323 miles (+10,414)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    349713233346
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass55,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,909 miles
    Test number
    655396042398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,909 miles (+11,211)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,909 miles
    Test number
    167836042340
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteEngine misfiring and hunting
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  22. Pass44,698 miles (+9,884)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    669392071276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,814 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,814 miles
    Test number
    714667260254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,044 miles
    Test number
    852045069230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 DLE

Does LB55 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 DLE expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DLE?
The MOT on LB55 DLE expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 DLE done?
LB55 DLE was recorded at 199,274 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 11,311 miles a year.
Has LB55 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DLE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 DLE 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 DLE find?
LB55 DLE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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