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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LB55 EEFMOT history

LB55 EEF is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
192,211 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 EEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 EEF was last recorded at 192,211 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,253 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
958 miles
Average per year
9,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,211 miles
  • 2024 – 191,253 miles
  • 2023 – 190,278 miles
  • 2022 – 188,785 miles
  • 2021 – 178,329 miles
  • 2020 – 168,984 miles
  • 2019 – 161,146 miles
  • 2018 – 140,530 miles
  • 2017 – 118,216 miles
  • 2016 – 96,794 miles
  • 2015 – 86,384 miles
  • 2014 – 77,115 miles
  • 2013 – 70,082 miles
  • 2012 – 61,359 miles
  • 2011 – 52,233 miles
  • 2010 – 45,462 miles
  • 2009 – 39,364 miles
  • 2008 – 38,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,211 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,211 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    192,211 miles
    Test number
    476984205737
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    191,253 miles
    Test number
    986278573601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail191,253 miles (+975)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,253 miles
    Test number
    866636236505
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass190,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    190,278 miles
    Test number
    997583673737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail190,274 miles (+1,489)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,274 miles
    Test number
    852256881223
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass188,785 miles (+10,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    188,785 miles
    Test number
    101613099653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,329 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,329 miles
    Test number
    537915008978
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail178,329 miles (+9,345)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,329 miles
    Test number
    546888858965
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass168,984 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    168,984 miles
    Test number
    414116464513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,146 miles (+20,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,146 miles
    Test number
    316368821347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass140,530 miles (+22,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    796229684393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    628128860681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail118,216 miles (+21,422)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    703253720867
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner and outer tread edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass96,794 miles (+10,410)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,794 miles
    Test number
    256296873255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,384 miles (+9,269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    986664755051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,115 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    977385334063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,082 miles (+8,723)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    598057253004
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread wearing very low
    • NoteRear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished
    • NoteRear nearside offside tyre treads perished

  18. Pass61,359 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    758165852063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,233 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    258299251065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,462 miles (+6,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,462 miles
    Test number
    371754850073
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight cracking in the treads of both the front tyres

  21. Pass39,364 miles (+938)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    764091669024
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteN.s door mirror cover mising

  22. Pass38,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    163075908348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,426 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    614485308348
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LB55 EEF

Does LB55 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 EEF is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 EEF?
The MOT on LB55 EEF is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 EEF done?
LB55 EEF was recorded at 192,211 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 9,000 miles a year.
Has LB55 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 EEF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 EEF 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 EEF find?
LB55 EEF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s; offside rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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