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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 ECXMOT history

LB55 ECX is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,071 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ECX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ECX was last recorded at 144,071 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,595 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
476 miles
Average per year
7,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,071 miles
  • 2024 – 132,254 miles
  • 2023 – 119,270 miles
  • 2022 – 105,827 miles
  • 2021 – 98,773 miles
  • 2020 – 94,978 miles
  • 2019 – 90,531 miles
  • 2018 – 84,182 miles
  • 2017 – 78,816 miles
  • 2016 – 73,378 miles
  • 2015 – 67,472 miles
  • 2014 – 61,177 miles
  • 2013 – 55,060 miles
  • 2012 – 48,456 miles
  • 2011 – 43,219 miles
  • 2010 – 37,248 miles
  • 2009 – 30,080 miles
  • 2008 – 23,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,071 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,071 miles (+476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,071 miles
    Test number
    865917736288
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,595 miles (+11,341)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,595 miles
    Test number
    436796517347
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,254 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,254 miles
    Test number
    333290736028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail132,254 miles (+12,984)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,254 miles
    Test number
    462577238226
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass119,270 miles (+13,443)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,270 miles
    Test number
    714276559217
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls + feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,827 miles (+7,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,827 miles
    Test number
    386373014308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished sidewalls + lightly feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass98,773 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,773 miles
    Test number
    949072280371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,978 miles (+4,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    921011534844
    • 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))

  9. Pass90,531 miles (+6,349)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    425218024846
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,182 miles (+5,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,182 miles
    Test number
    190058688241
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass78,816 miles (+5,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    849357681195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass73,378 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,378 miles
    Test number
    124790925849
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  13. Pass67,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    451636136188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking slightly tight to turn
    • AdvisoryRear brakes not quite pulling on and off together.

  14. Fail67,472 miles (+6,295)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    489356896954
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking slightly tight to turn
    • AdvisoryRear brakes not quite pulling on and off together.

  15. Pass61,177 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    189619544377
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to judder
    • NoteNsf wiper rubber splitting

  16. Fail61,177 miles (+6,117)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    925759744345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to judder
    • NoteNsf wiper rubber splitting

  17. Pass55,060 miles (+6,604)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,060 miles
    Test number
    876957933320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAdvise front tyres bald on inner edges but still meet pass requirements. also small cut in o/s/f tyre.
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f wiper rubber split

  18. Pass48,456 miles (+5,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,456 miles
    Test number
    686636622355
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass43,219 miles (+5,971)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,219 miles
    Test number
    658240341306
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f inner pad over half worn.

  20. Pass37,248 miles (+7,168)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,248 miles
    Test number
    410840550384
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing.
    • NoteN/s/f wing paint work has crazied.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed.

  21. Pass30,080 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    832937629359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,585 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,585 miles
    Test number
    653077938383
    • NoteBoth n/s and the o/s/f tyres look like thay have been run flat at some time
    • NoteSmall cut in s/s/r tyre tread

  23. Fail23,585 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,585 miles
    Test number
    664237638359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth n/s and the o/s/f tyres look like thay have been run flat at some time
    • NoteSmall cut in s/s/r tyre tread

Questions about LB55 ECX

Does LB55 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ECX is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ECX?
The MOT on LB55 ECX is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ECX done?
LB55 ECX was recorded at 144,071 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,072 miles a year.
Has LB55 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ECX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 ECX 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 ECX find?
LB55 ECX passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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