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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 DLFMOT history

LB55 DLF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
153,529 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DLF was last recorded at 153,529 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,500 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
8,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,529 miles
  • 2022 – 139,700 miles
  • 2021 – 128,281 miles
  • 2020 – 124,089 miles
  • 2019 – 118,290 miles
  • 2018 – 107,695 miles
  • 2017 – 102,129 miles
  • 2016 – 96,598 miles
  • 2015 – 90,808 miles
  • 2014 – 80,416 miles
  • 2013 – 70,672 miles
  • 2012 – 63,986 miles
  • 2011 – 54,148 miles
  • 2010 – 42,139 miles
  • 2009 – 30,523 miles
  • 2008 – 25,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,529 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,529 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,529 miles
    Test number
    257733601004
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,500 miles (+13,800)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,500 miles
    Test number
    884948360165
    • MajorElectronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,700 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,700 miles
    Test number
    549385627102
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,699 miles (+123)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,699 miles
    Test number
    308539009937
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,576 miles (+11,295)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,576 miles
    Test number
    142298701787
    • MajorEmissions not tested from flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,281 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,281 miles
    Test number
    981186228612
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail128,281 miles (+4,192)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,281 miles
    Test number
    374732261142
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass124,089 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,089 miles
    Test number
    311378288814
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDeterioration of headlamps
    • AdvisoryMinor leak of gases on exhaust system

  9. Fail124,089 miles (+5,799)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,089 miles
    Test number
    687992972322
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDeterioration of headlamps

  10. Pass118,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,290 miles
    Test number
    390055948500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,289 miles (+10,594)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,289 miles
    Test number
    249209548117
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass107,695 miles (+5,566)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,695 miles
    Test number
    452264427721
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass102,129 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,129 miles
    Test number
    523034732784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,598 miles
    Test number
    569962318250
    • 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)

  15. Fail96,598 miles (+5,790)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,598 miles
    Test number
    575786685759
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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. Pass90,808 miles (+10,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,808 miles
    Test number
    705472974751
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass80,416 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    367800694241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail80,351 miles (+9,679)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,351 miles
    Test number
    579589984282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,672 miles (+6,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    377419683202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,986 miles (+9,838)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,986 miles
    Test number
    598356772237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,148 miles (+12,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,148 miles
    Test number
    855002971281
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

  22. Pass42,139 miles (+11,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    404531270280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,523 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    661078259260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,814 miles
    Test number
    854656428330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,814 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,814 miles
    Test number
    141306228377
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB55 DLF

Does LB55 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 DLF expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DLF?
The MOT on LB55 DLF expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 DLF done?
LB55 DLF was recorded at 153,529 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 8,570 miles a year.
Has LB55 DLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DLF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 DLF 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 DLF find?
LB55 DLF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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