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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 JVEMOT history

LB55 JVE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 227,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
227,544 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JVE was last recorded at 227,544 miles on 2 May 2025, 3,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,366 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,178 miles
Average per year
10,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,544 miles
  • 2024 – 224,366 miles
  • 2022 – 220,836 miles
  • 2021 – 213,856 miles
  • 2020 – 203,518 miles
  • 2019 – 181,959 miles
  • 2018 – 163,395 miles
  • 2017 – 137,321 miles
  • 2016 – 123,102 miles
  • 2015 – 109,059 miles
  • 2014 – 96,356 miles
  • 2013 – 88,230 miles
  • 2012 – 84,064 miles
  • 2011 – 75,377 miles
  • 2010 – 67,926 miles
  • 2008 – 55,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,544 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front engine knocking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,544 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    227,544 miles
    Test number
    794811774642
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail227,544 miles (+3,178)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,544 miles
    Test number
    214797906104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass224,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    224,366 miles
    Test number
    410309747728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail224,366 miles (+3,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,366 miles
    Test number
    684615425964
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass220,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    220,836 miles
    Test number
    838060164512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail220,836 miles (+6,980)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,836 miles
    Test number
    468891975933
    • MajorEmissions not tested lamda reading to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass213,856 miles (+10,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    213,856 miles
    Test number
    955852425423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass203,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    203,518 miles
    Test number
    859624179812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail203,512 miles (+21,553)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,512 miles
    Test number
    971568201306
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass181,959 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,959 miles
    Test number
    523185360090
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront engine knocking

  11. Fail181,950 miles (+18,555)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,950 miles
    Test number
    414710266944
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront engine knocking

  12. Pass163,395 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,395 miles
    Test number
    538480845946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Fail163,384 miles (+26,063)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,384 miles
    Test number
    149613057413
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass137,321 miles (+14,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,321 miles
    Test number
    712980107313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass123,102 miles (+14,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,102 miles
    Test number
    924713913030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass109,059 miles (+12,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,059 miles
    Test number
    655027195062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r brake.

  17. Pass96,356 miles (+8,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,356 miles
    Test number
    278514114423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,230 miles (+85)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    597874613189
    • NoteAdditional centre brake light in no longer connected on this vehicle and has not been tested. Vehicles used after 01/01/1971 must have two obligatory stop lamps.

  19. Fail88,145 miles (+4,081)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    625746103110
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass84,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    248205922402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,064 miles (+8,687)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    865464222166
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass75,377 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    998705801106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,926 miles (+12,792)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,926 miles
    Test number
    781096400115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,134 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    320194868395
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  25. Pass55,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    550134468363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JVE

Does LB55 JVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 JVE expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JVE?
The MOT on LB55 JVE expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 JVE done?
LB55 JVE was recorded at 227,544 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 10,552 miles a year.
Has LB55 JVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JVE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 JVE 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 JVE find?
LB55 JVE passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, and 2 more.

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