
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LB55 EDXMOT history
LB55 EDX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 180,838 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,028 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 EDX
- 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 17 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 EDX was last recorded at 180,838 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Oct 2016: 151,941 miles, lower than 154,322 miles on 14 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 180,834 miles · 11 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,028 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 180,838 miles
- 2021 – 174,736 miles
- 2020 – 169,457 miles
- 2019 – 166,206 miles
- 2018 – 162,859 miles
- 2017 – 157,977 miles
- 2016 – 151,945 miles
- 2015 – 154,322 miles
- 2014 – 137,734 miles
- 2013 – 129,816 miles
- 2012 – 109,090 miles
- 2011 – 96,183 miles
- 2010 – 83,763 miles
- 2009 – 70,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished .. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked .. (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 hose slightly deteriorated flexi' perished..
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread low..
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' perished..
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked..
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen slight score marks drivers side....
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn ON LIMIT ............
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,838 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 180,838 miles
- Test number
- 487920806279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished .. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked .. (0.1 (b))
Fail180,834 miles (+6,098)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,834 miles
- Test number
- 218896517537
- DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected excessively scored centre and drivers side.... (3.2 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished .. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked .. (0.1 (b))
Pass174,736 miles (+156)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 174,736 miles
- Test number
- 597291798753
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread low.. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked.. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWindscreen slight score marks drivers side....
Fail174,580 miles (+5,123)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,580 miles
- Test number
- 506759309956
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17.inner tread excessively worn.... (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm foward bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn same as above.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread low.. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked.. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWindscreen slight score marks drivers side....
Pass169,457 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 169,457 miles
- Test number
- 566460020403
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn ON LIMIT ............ (5.2.3 (e))
Fail169,455 miles (+3,249)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,455 miles
- Test number
- 507848059404
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside much lower effort.... (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17....excess inner tread wear.... (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding severe binding / also unable to test this wheel bearing............. (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn ON LIMIT ............ (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,206 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 166,206 miles
- Test number
- 681197573674
- AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet, no visible leaks
Fail166,206 miles (+3,347)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,206 miles
- Test number
- 784365991323
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet, no visible leaks
Pass162,859 miles (+92)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 162,859 miles
- Test number
- 858960936374
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge 3m
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight fuel smell under bonnet
- AdvisorySlight perishing to n/s front brake hose
Fail162,767 miles (+4,790)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,767 miles
- Test number
- 667771364403
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge 3m
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight fuel smell under bonnet
- AdvisorySlight handbrake travel
- AdvisorySlight perishing to n/s front brake hose
Pass157,977 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 157,977 miles
- Test number
- 148884911581
- AdvisoryO/s rear brake binding slightly
Fail157,964 miles (+6,019)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,964 miles
- Test number
- 508708839794
- DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking brake hose brakes not tested on rolling road (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryO/s rear brake binding slightly
Pass151,945 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 151,945 miles
- Test number
- 167298130674
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt fraying
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean for print out
- AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads on limit
Fail151,941 miles (-2,381)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,941 miles
- Test number
- 966866676055
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt fraying
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean for print out
- AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads on limit
Pass154,322 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 154,322 miles
- Test number
- 340721417603
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
Fail145,322 miles (+7,588)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,322 miles
- Test number
- 157619459203
- FailureNearside Outer 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
Pass137,734 miles (+7,918)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 137,734 miles
- Test number
- 868313184224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,816 miles (+9,232)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 129,816 miles
- Test number
- 585777983276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 120,584 miles
- Test number
- 709298833047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,584 miles (+11,494)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,584 miles
- Test number
- 769468133083
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fail109,090 miles6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,090 miles
- Test number
- 245469432076
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass109,090 miles (+12,907)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 109,090 miles
- Test number
- 487129732014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,183 miles (+12,420)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 96,183 miles
- Test number
- 128595231439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,763 miles (+12,795)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 83,763 miles
- Test number
- 440762720091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 70,968 miles
- Test number
- 742376939099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,968 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,968 miles
- Test number
- 670346639073
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LB55 EDX
- Does LB55 EDX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 EDX expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 EDX?
- The MOT on LB55 EDX expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 EDX done?
- LB55 EDX was recorded at 180,838 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
- Has LB55 EDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 EDX has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB55 EDX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB55 EDX find?
- LB55 EDX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated perished..; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated perished ..; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked ...
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