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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 GFGMOT history

LB55 GFG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 260,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
260,420 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GFG was last recorded at 260,420 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,835 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,585 miles
Average per year
6,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,420 miles
  • 2025 – 257,835 miles
  • 2024 – 254,107 miles
  • 2023 – 249,434 miles
  • 2022 – 249,269 miles
  • 2021 – 248,698 miles
  • 2020 – 247,971 miles
  • 2019 – 246,131 miles
  • 2018 – 244,776 miles
  • 2017 – 243,083 miles
  • 2016 – 241,690 miles
  • 2015 – 240,011 miles
  • 2014 – 237,764 miles
  • 2013 – 231,532 miles
  • 2012 – 223,261 miles
  • 2010 – 205,599 miles
  • 2009 – 175,828 miles
  • 2008 – 137,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,420 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    260,420 miles
    Test number
    311156590818
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail260,420 miles (+2,585)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,420 miles
    Test number
    297399837577
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass257,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    257,835 miles
    Test number
    343469810839
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail257,835 miles (+3,728)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,835 miles
    Test number
    912272568411
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass254,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    254,107 miles
    Test number
    307771110867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail254,101 miles (+4,667)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,101 miles
    Test number
    629264239478
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass249,434 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    249,434 miles
    Test number
    843777199995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail249,433 miles (+164)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,433 miles
    Test number
    703407387595
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass249,269 miles (+571)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    249,269 miles
    Test number
    826676431672
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front struts corroded.

  10. Pass248,698 miles (+727)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    248,698 miles
    Test number
    858620128688
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass247,971 miles (+1,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    247,971 miles
    Test number
    319174736252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass246,131 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    246,131 miles
    Test number
    446845075012
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail246,131 miles (+1,355)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,131 miles
    Test number
    253364847392
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass244,776 miles (+1,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    244,776 miles
    Test number
    722248109535
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass243,083 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    243,083 miles
    Test number
    164376050336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass241,690 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    241,690 miles
    Test number
    765921199601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass240,011 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    240,011 miles
    Test number
    209112185425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass237,764 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    237,764 miles
    Test number
    199865784164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail237,763 miles (+6,231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,763 miles
    Test number
    206863084432
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass231,532 miles (+8,271)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    231,532 miles
    Test number
    268558063407
    • NoteAir leak evident on intercooler system
    • NoteEngine oil level at minimum
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

  21. Pass223,261 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    223,261 miles
    Test number
    568029682127
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail223,260 miles (+17,661)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,260 miles
    Test number
    136148282164
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass205,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    205,599 miles
    Test number
    301447720376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail205,599 miles (+29,771)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,599 miles
    Test number
    464906120316
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass175,828 miles (+38,298)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    175,828 miles
    Test number
    842669829327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier defective

  26. Pass137,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    137,530 miles
    Test number
    142177328302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GFG

Does LB55 GFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GFG is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GFG?
The MOT on LB55 GFG is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GFG done?
LB55 GFG was recorded at 260,420 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,923 miles a year.
Has LB55 GFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GFG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 GFG 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 GFG find?
LB55 GFG passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking; oil leak, but not excessive.

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