Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LB55 EEAMOT history
LB55 EEA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 148,241 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 EEA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 EEA was last recorded at 148,241 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Apr 2013: 69,253 miles, lower than 69,327 miles on 9 Apr 2013.
- 23 May 2018: 105,438 miles, lower than 117,388 miles on 9 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,113 miles · 30 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 128 miles
- Average per year
- 6,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 148,241 miles
- 2022 – 138,184 miles
- 2021 – 131,460 miles
- 2020 – 128,076 miles
- 2019 – 124,630 miles
- 2018 – 105,438 miles
- 2017 – 110,615 miles
- 2016 – 101,710 miles
- 2015 – 86,610 miles
- 2014 – 72,773 miles
- 2013 – 69,253 miles
- 2012 – 67,621 miles
- 2010 – 65,610 miles
- 2009 – 63,226 miles
- 2008 – 48,336 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,241 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged/looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door handle damaged but still operationalRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along subframe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear underbody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBoot cant be opened from outsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,241 miles (+128)1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 148,241 miles
- Test number
- 480410808386
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged/loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door handle damaged but still operational
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear underbody corroded
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoot cant be opened from outside
Fail148,113 miles (+9,929)8 major1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,113 miles
- Test number
- 143207264524
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Sound deadening material insecure under bonet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged/loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door handle damaged but still operational
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear underbody corroded
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoot cant be opened from outside
Pass138,184 miles (+6,724)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 138,184 miles
- Test number
- 599298870250
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass131,460 miles (+3,384)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 131,460 miles
- Test number
- 530860106872
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge
- AdvisoryUnder side corroded rear
Pass128,076 miles (+3,446)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,076 miles
- Test number
- 928788498623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,630 miles (+19,192)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 124,630 miles
- Test number
- 775828319015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,438 miles (-11,950)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 105,438 miles
- Test number
- 186085317933
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,388 miles (+6,773)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,388 miles
- Test number
- 904631660867
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCar has been fitted with lowering spring
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass110,615 miles (+8,905)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 110,615 miles
- Test number
- 906031054167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 101,710 miles
- Test number
- 882256468319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,710 miles (+15,100)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,710 miles
- Test number
- 944533424118
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass86,610 miles (+13,837)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 86,610 miles
- Test number
- 476941025167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,773 miles8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 72,773 miles
- Test number
- 567140204120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres perished and both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail72,773 miles (+3,520)1 failure1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,773 miles
- Test number
- 455928694037
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres perished and both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass69,253 miles (-74)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,253 miles
- Test number
- 209440803484
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail69,327 miles (+1,706)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,327 miles
- Test number
- 726899293036
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,621 miles (+2,011)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 67,621 miles
- Test number
- 899653912068
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,610 miles (+2,384)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,610 miles
- Test number
- 724599410331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,226 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 63,226 miles
- Test number
- 902904119315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,224 miles (+14,888)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,224 miles
- Test number
- 493363819325
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass48,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 48,336 miles
- Test number
- 494521238387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 EEA
- Does LB55 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 EEA expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 EEA?
- The MOT on LB55 EEA expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 EEA done?
- LB55 EEA was recorded at 148,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
- Has LB55 EEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 EEA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB55 EEA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB55 EEA find?
- LB55 EEA passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front bumper damaged/loose; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 16 more.
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