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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 LZHMOT history

LB55 LZH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 242,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
242,336 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LZH was last recorded at 242,336 miles on 10 Aug 2024, 16,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,136 miles · 2 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
16,200 miles
Average per year
12,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 242,336 miles
  • 2023 – 226,136 miles
  • 2022 – 213,547 miles
  • 2021 – 199,776 miles
  • 2020 – 190,143 miles
  • 2019 – 177,017 miles
  • 2018 – 157,282 miles
  • 2017 – 144,500 miles
  • 2016 – 139,400 miles
  • 2015 – 126,623 miles
  • 2014 – 117,454 miles
  • 2013 – 106,870 miles
  • 2012 – 96,236 miles
  • 2011 – 95,443 miles
  • 2009 – 54,198 miles
  • 2008 – 42,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,336 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,336 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    242,336 miles
    Test number
    544288116777
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail242,327 miles (+16,191)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,327 miles
    Test number
    339860791509
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass226,136 miles (+12,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    226,136 miles
    Test number
    985466766001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUbcc

  4. Pass213,547 miles (+13,771)4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    213,547 miles
    Test number
    651638840397
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  5. Pass199,776 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    199,776 miles
    Test number
    442896772751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryAll wheel caps fitted

  6. Fail199,776 miles (+9,633)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,776 miles
    Test number
    148809106368
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryAll wheel caps fitted

  7. Pass190,143 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    190,143 miles
    Test number
    814991896722
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  8. Fail190,141 miles (+13,124)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,141 miles
    Test number
    440025212965
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  9. Pass177,017 miles (+19,735)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    177,017 miles
    Test number
    385053425108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,282 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,282 miles
    Test number
    508627727198
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

  11. Fail157,280 miles (+12,780)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,280 miles
    Test number
    629736353143
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

  12. Pass144,500 miles (+5,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,500 miles
    Test number
    415002735623
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/rear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass139,400 miles (+12,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,400 miles
    Test number
    490226522066
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass126,623 miles (+9,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,623 miles
    Test number
    618582455112
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer is starting to corrode

  15. Pass117,454 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,454 miles
    Test number
    565987964191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s door mirror cover missing
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded badly

  16. Fail117,454 miles (+10,584)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,454 miles
    Test number
    246417964128
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s door mirror cover missing
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded badly

  17. Pass106,870 miles (+10,634)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,870 miles
    Test number
    886209063149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine undertray is insicure
    • NoteExhaust system is starting to corrode

  18. Pass96,236 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,236 miles
    Test number
    219082372103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,235 miles (+792)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    989755162167
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass95,443 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    359486141388
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops perished
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  21. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    333837230370
    • 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)

  22. Pass54,198 miles (+12,129)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    872106939304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r bumpstop split into two halfs

  23. Pass42,069 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    240799328378
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE LOW(2MM)
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE NEARLY BALD ON OUTER EDGE
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE 3MM
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE 2MM ON OUTER EDGE

Questions about LB55 LZH

Does LB55 LZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LZH expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LZH?
The MOT on LB55 LZH expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LZH done?
LB55 LZH was recorded at 242,336 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2024, an average of 12,748 miles a year.
Has LB55 LZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LZH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 LZH 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 LZH find?
LB55 LZH passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side; nearside front sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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