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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 JVCMOT history

LB55 JVC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2025
Mileage
162,710 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JVC was last recorded at 162,710 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 8,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,018 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8,692 miles
Average per year
7,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,710 miles
  • 2023 – 154,018 miles
  • 2022 – 147,101 miles
  • 2021 – 138,503 miles
  • 2020 – 135,629 miles
  • 2019 – 131,648 miles
  • 2018 – 127,078 miles
  • 2017 – 116,833 miles
  • 2015 – 112,772 miles
  • 2014 – 103,620 miles
  • 2013 – 95,222 miles
  • 2012 – 84,761 miles
  • 2011 – 75,428 miles
  • 2010 – 62,666 miles
  • 2009 – 49,840 miles
  • 2008 – 41,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,710 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,710 miles (+8,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,710 miles
    Test number
    896095043958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,018 miles (+6,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,018 miles
    Test number
    231244912323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,101 miles (+8,598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,101 miles
    Test number
    529800419644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,503 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,503 miles
    Test number
    314533765768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,483 miles (+2,854)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,483 miles
    Test number
    824175865921
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,629 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,629 miles
    Test number
    346554680744
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail135,629 miles (+3,981)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,629 miles
    Test number
    179812290249
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    682731828124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,647 miles (+4,569)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,647 miles
    Test number
    575336713679
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass127,078 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,078 miles
    Test number
    182902485698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,077 miles (+10,244)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    552530279729
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass116,833 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,833 miles
    Test number
    506141893302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,772 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,772 miles
    Test number
    265448591633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,620 miles (+8,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,620 miles
    Test number
    366340814357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass95,222 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,222 miles
    Test number
    399830613356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail95,201 miles (+10,440)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,201 miles
    Test number
    429165103388
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass84,761 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,761 miles
    Test number
    199699592209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail84,761 miles (+9,333)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,761 miles
    Test number
    395279192207
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail75,428 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    429486401314
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass75,428 miles (+12,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    656376001329
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass62,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    361375700310
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail62,666 miles (+12,826)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    114605000302
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail49,840 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,840 miles
    Test number
    344548409313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass49,840 miles (+8,638)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,840 miles
    Test number
    973498709341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass41,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,202 miles
    Test number
    991395518301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,202 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,202 miles
    Test number
    453055818427
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 JVC

Does LB55 JVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 JVC expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JVC?
The MOT on LB55 JVC expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 JVC done?
LB55 JVC was recorded at 162,710 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 7,664 miles a year.
Has LB55 JVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JVC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 JVC 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 JVC find?
LB55 JVC passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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