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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 ECVMOT history

LB55 ECV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,001 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ECV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ECV was last recorded at 176,001 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 6,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,697 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,304 miles
Average per year
7,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,001 miles
  • 2024 – 169,697 miles
  • 2023 – 163,581 miles
  • 2022 – 153,916 miles
  • 2021 – 146,452 miles
  • 2019 – 144,642 miles
  • 2018 – 141,095 miles
  • 2017 – 134,291 miles
  • 2016 – 128,542 miles
  • 2015 – 122,027 miles
  • 2014 – 118,447 miles
  • 2012 – 104,772 miles
  • 2011 – 91,735 miles
  • 2010 – 79,362 miles
  • 2009 – 65,941 miles
  • 2008 – 50,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,001 miles
    Test number
    659936982230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,001 miles (+6,304)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,001 miles
    Test number
    172344540370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,697 miles (+6,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,697 miles
    Test number
    379039627024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass163,581 miles (+9,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,581 miles
    Test number
    232485181341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  5. Pass153,916 miles (+7,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,916 miles
    Test number
    632201354235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass146,452 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,452 miles
    Test number
    366694194301
    • 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. Pass144,642 miles (+3,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,642 miles
    Test number
    454890927385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass141,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,095 miles
    Test number
    738584386965
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  9. Fail141,095 miles (+6,804)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,095 miles
    Test number
    894709401590
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass134,291 miles (+5,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    909231212737
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass128,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    128,542 miles
    Test number
    800505202446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,542 miles (+6,515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,542 miles
    Test number
    542773556950
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass122,027 miles (+3,580)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,027 miles
    Test number
    156382925067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight lump in off side front tyre

  14. Pass118,447 miles (+13,675)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,447 miles
    Test number
    168799424022
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low on tread

  15. Pass104,772 miles (+13,037)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,772 miles
    Test number
    436404722374
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass91,735 miles (+12,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    106313131379
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass79,362 miles (+13,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,362 miles
    Test number
    400921920489
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged,still ok for mot.

  18. Pass65,941 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,941 miles
    Test number
    652320339380
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged (cracked) still ok for mot.
    • NoteWindscreen has various small chips, all ok for mot.

  19. Fail65,941 miles (+14,957)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,941 miles
    Test number
    464569029434
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers side front tyre at 1.6mm,bald on inner edge and has a cut on outer sidewall,no cords showing.
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged (cracked) still ok for mot.
    • NoteWindscreen has various small chips, all ok for mot.

  20. Pass50,984 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,984 miles
    Test number
    180567548378
    • NoteDrivers side rear tyre cacking in between treads.
    • NoteMulti chips in front windscreen none above 10mm

  21. Fail50,984 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,984 miles
    Test number
    582707648371
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteDrivers side rear tyre cacking in between treads.
    • NoteMulti chips in front windscreen none above 10mm

Questions about LB55 ECV

Does LB55 ECV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ECV is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ECV?
The MOT on LB55 ECV is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ECV done?
LB55 ECV was recorded at 176,001 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 7,409 miles a year.
Has LB55 ECV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ECV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 ECV 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 ECV find?
LB55 ECV passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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