Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,984 cc
LB55 ECZMOT history
LB55 ECZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 192,511 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,918 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 ECZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB55 ECZ was last recorded at 192,511 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 2,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 190,356 miles · 5 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,155 miles
- Average per year
- 6,918 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 192,511 miles
- 2023 – 190,356 miles
- 2022 – 187,240 miles
- 2021 – 182,278 miles
- 2020 – 180,286 miles
- 2019 – 174,067 miles
- 2018 – 165,522 miles
- 2017 – 159,691 miles
- 2015 – 154,985 miles
- 2013 – 133,400 miles
- 2012 – 120,179 miles
- 2011 – 110,074 miles
- 2010 – 101,349 miles
- 2009 – 93,788 miles
- 2008 – 82,283 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail192,511 miles
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail192,511 miles (+2,155)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,511 miles
- Test number
- 110512067371
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass190,356 miles (+3,116)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 190,356 miles
- Test number
- 571461027726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass187,240 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 187,240 miles
- Test number
- 488548187926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail187,240 miles (+4,962)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,240 miles
- Test number
- 394588617416
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass182,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 182,278 miles
- Test number
- 875635292432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,278 miles (+1,992)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,278 miles
- Test number
- 159270399421
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,286 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 180,286 miles
- Test number
- 231456433450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,067 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 174,067 miles
- Test number
- 560503282173
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail174,032 miles (+8,510)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,032 miles
- Test number
- 624617068729
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced need polish (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass165,522 miles (+5,831)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 165,522 miles
- Test number
- 462567116781
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass159,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 159,691 miles
- Test number
- 769475399328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,691 miles (+4,706)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,691 miles
- Test number
- 957108965275
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass154,985 miles (+8,073)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 154,985 miles
- Test number
- 594850319907
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass146,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 146,912 miles
- Test number
- 717227905046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,912 miles (+13,512)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,912 miles
- Test number
- 896017905049
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,400 miles (+13,221)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 133,400 miles
- Test number
- 976617813347
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inside edge
Pass120,179 miles (+10,105)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 120,179 miles
- Test number
- 316335732380
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass110,074 miles (+8,725)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 110,074 miles
- Test number
- 487040841482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,349 miles (+7,561)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 101,349 miles
- Test number
- 514000540384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,788 miles (+11,505)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 93,788 miles
- Test number
- 782907639380
- 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)
- NoteESP warnong light on.
Pass82,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 82,283 miles
- Test number
- 610947518320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 ECZ
- Does LB55 ECZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 ECZ expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 ECZ?
- The MOT on LB55 ECZ expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 ECZ done?
- LB55 ECZ was recorded at 192,511 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 6,918 miles a year.
- Has LB55 ECZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 ECZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 ECZ 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 ECZ find?
- LB55 ECZ failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with 5 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 3 more.
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