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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass180,838 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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....
  4. 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....
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass166,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,206 miles
    Test number
    681197573674
    • AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet, no visible leaks
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass157,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,977 miles
    Test number
    148884911581
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake binding slightly
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass154,322 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    154,322 miles
    Test number
    340721417603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
  16. 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
  17. Pass137,734 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,734 miles
    Test number
    868313184224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,816 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,816 miles
    Test number
    585777983276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    709298833047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass109,090 miles (+12,907)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,090 miles
    Test number
    487129732014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,183 miles (+12,420)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    128595231439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,763 miles (+12,795)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,763 miles
    Test number
    440762720091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,968 miles
    Test number
    742376939099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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