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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

LB55 GFEMOT history

LB55 GFE is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 256,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
256,333 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GFE was last recorded at 256,333 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,241 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
5,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 256,333 miles
  • 2023 – 254,947 miles
  • 2022 – 254,783 miles
  • 2020 – 254,492 miles
  • 2019 – 254,401 miles
  • 2018 – 253,776 miles
  • 2017 – 252,701 miles
  • 2016 – 247,922 miles
  • 2015 – 241,786 miles
  • 2014 – 237,141 miles
  • 2013 – 231,390 miles
  • 2012 – 223,652 miles
  • 2011 – 216,786 miles
  • 2010 – 212,497 miles
  • 2009 – 212,363 miles
  • 2008 – 170,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,333 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous7 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass256,333 miles (+92)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    256,333 miles
    Test number
    228993335217
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail256,241 miles (+1,294)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,241 miles
    Test number
    928012558800
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass254,947 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    254,947 miles
    Test number
    412273895948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass254,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    254,783 miles
    Test number
    283608531521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail254,783 miles (+291)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,783 miles
    Test number
    913905450224
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass254,492 miles (+91)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    254,492 miles
    Test number
    769265916834
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  7. Pass254,401 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    254,401 miles
    Test number
    647841543716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass253,776 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    253,776 miles
    Test number
    463711781262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass252,701 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    252,701 miles
    Test number
    104926007447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail252,598 miles (+4,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,598 miles
    Test number
    254752340938
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass247,922 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    247,922 miles
    Test number
    262286805346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail247,776 miles (+5,990)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,776 miles
    Test number
    244117709863
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail241,786 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,786 miles
    Test number
    289528085458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  14. Pass241,786 miles (+4,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    241,786 miles
    Test number
    387388785113
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  15. Pass237,141 miles (+5,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    237,141 miles
    Test number
    396641674132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass231,390 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    231,390 miles
    Test number
    466782003123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail231,134 miles (+526)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,134 miles
    Test number
    789757683099
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail230,608 miles (+6,956)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,608 miles
    Test number
    768177453022
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  19. Pass223,652 miles (+27)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    223,652 miles
    Test number
    819417032036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Fail223,625 miles (+44)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,625 miles
    Test number
    645165122075
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. Fail223,581 miles (+93)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,581 miles
    Test number
    159360322096
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Fail223,488 miles (+6,702)1 dangerous12 failures10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,488 miles
    Test number
    108100312448
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Pass216,786 miles (+4,289)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    216,786 miles
    Test number
    377600811014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLong brake travel
    • NoteSpare wheel flat

  24. Pass212,497 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    212,497 miles
    Test number
    260095800055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail212,363 miles (+42,214)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,363 miles
    Test number
    174988859395
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteFluid leak around n/s/r wheel
    • NoteSlight damage to screen outside zone A

  26. Pass170,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    170,149 miles
    Test number
    902128358314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LB55 GFE

Does LB55 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 GFE expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GFE?
The MOT on LB55 GFE expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 GFE done?
LB55 GFE was recorded at 256,333 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 5,719 miles a year.
Has LB55 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GFE has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 GFE 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 GFE find?
LB55 GFE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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