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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 ECTMOT history

LB55 ECT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
93,326 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ECT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ECT was last recorded at 93,326 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 5,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,120 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,206 miles
Average per year
6,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,326 miles
  • 2021 – 88,120 miles
  • 2020 – 77,416 miles
  • 2019 – 65,612 miles
  • 2018 – 55,307 miles
  • 2017 – 50,586 miles
  • 2016 – 44,576 miles
  • 2015 – 37,641 miles
  • 2014 – 29,009 miles
  • 2013 – 19,944 miles
  • 2012 – 17,599 miles
  • 2011 – 16,069 miles
  • 2010 – 13,920 miles
  • 2009 – 11,711 miles
  • 2008 – 9,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,326 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,326 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    217459047928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,120 miles (+10,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    682412501522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,416 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,416 miles
    Test number
    232449030638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,407 miles (+11,795)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,407 miles
    Test number
    305590426727
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,612 miles (+10,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    388565474600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    531024458657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,307 miles (+4,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    349436575107
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,586 miles
    Test number
    610056825829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,585 miles (+6,009)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    174494647284
    • 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 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)

  10. Pass44,576 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,576 miles
    Test number
    844206721248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail44,576 miles (+6,935)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,576 miles
    Test number
    599259367397
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass37,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,641 miles
    Test number
    168253793927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,641 miles (+8,632)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,641 miles
    Test number
    843439261376
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass29,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,009 miles
    Test number
    575329084283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,009 miles (+9,065)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,009 miles
    Test number
    429159584227
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass19,944 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    408314683236
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked on outer wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail19,944 miles (+2,345)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    667753983211
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked on outer wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass17,599 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,599 miles
    Test number
    756005322389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,069 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,069 miles
    Test number
    787599331332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,920 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,920 miles
    Test number
    663634940317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,711 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,711 miles
    Test number
    610265649364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    9,135 miles
    Test number
    514665248357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 ECT

Does LB55 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 ECT expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ECT?
The MOT on LB55 ECT expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 ECT done?
LB55 ECT was recorded at 93,326 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 6,373 miles a year.
Has LB55 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ECT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 ECT 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 ECT find?
LB55 ECT passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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