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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 ECYMOT history

LB55 ECY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2023
Mileage
148,786 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ECY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ECY was last recorded at 148,786 miles on 9 May 2022, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,358 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,786 miles
  • 2020 – 148,358 miles
  • 2019 – 142,089 miles
  • 2018 – 138,182 miles
  • 2017 – 132,772 miles
  • 2016 – 127,772 miles
  • 2015 – 125,304 miles
  • 2014 – 115,153 miles
  • 2013 – 107,084 miles
  • 2012 – 94,959 miles
  • 2011 – 88,884 miles
  • 2010 – 79,699 miles
  • 2009 – 57,763 miles
  • 2008 – 54,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,786 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,786 miles (+428)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,786 miles
    Test number
    985757671645
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,358 miles (+6,269)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    412981553561
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,089 miles (+3,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,089 miles
    Test number
    532976307833
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass138,182 miles (+5,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,182 miles
    Test number
    514245771707
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  5. Pass132,772 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,772 miles
    Test number
    172241581739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,772 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,772 miles
    Test number
    178294902291
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  7. Pass125,304 miles (+10,151)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,304 miles
    Test number
    208972765042
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass115,153 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    406053854065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,084 miles (+12,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,084 miles
    Test number
    375914153002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    176046752477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,959 miles (+6,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    776066752019
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass88,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,884 miles
    Test number
    317999441056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,884 miles (+9,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,884 miles
    Test number
    168109441440
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    282180650079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,699 miles (+21,936)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    804410450046
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  16. Pass57,763 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,763 miles
    Test number
    163233849056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,455 miles
    Test number
    434177338457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,454 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    563817338356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 ECY

Does LB55 ECY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 ECY expired on 8 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ECY?
The MOT on LB55 ECY expired on 8 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 ECY done?
LB55 ECY was recorded at 148,786 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has LB55 ECY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ECY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2012.
Has the mileage on LB55 ECY 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 ECY find?
LB55 ECY passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 2 more.

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