Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB55 MBFMOT history
LB55 MBF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 79,325 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 MBF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 MBF was last recorded at 79,325 miles on 7 May 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,258 miles · 1 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 67 miles
- Average per year
- 3,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,325 miles
- 2025 – 75,478 miles
- 2024 – 72,216 miles
- 2023 – 69,315 miles
- 2022 – 67,528 miles
- 2021 – 65,094 miles
- 2020 – 62,075 miles
- 2018 – 55,275 miles
- 2017 – 50,552 miles
- 2016 – 49,826 miles
- 2014 – 45,519 miles
- 2013 – 42,513 miles
- 2012 – 36,559 miles
- 2011 – 32,003 miles
- 2010 – 26,538 miles
- 2009 – 19,973 miles
- 2008 – 14,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,325 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCoolant level lowRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,325 miles (+67)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 79,325 miles
- Test number
- 514066026934
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Fail79,258 miles (+3,780)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,258 miles
- Test number
- 493861461978
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass75,478 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 75,478 miles
- Test number
- 454213202544
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Fail75,467 miles (+3,251)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,467 miles
- Test number
- 630784475637
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Pass72,216 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 72,216 miles
- Test number
- 444016398207
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tarling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Fail72,216 miles (+2,901)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,216 miles
- Test number
- 797224195385
- 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective front (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tarling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Pass69,315 miles (+5)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2024
- Odometer
- 69,315 miles
- Test number
- 874242270846
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail69,310 miles (+1,782)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,310 miles
- Test number
- 605892811103
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding and pads low (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass67,528 miles (+2,434)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 67,528 miles
- Test number
- 711581264171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,094 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 65,094 miles
- Test number
- 908154511893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,077 miles (+3,002)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,077 miles
- Test number
- 867814656153
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested backbox leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass62,075 miles (+132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 62,075 miles
- Test number
- 720632081515
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail61,943 miles (+6,668)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,943 miles
- Test number
- 371787673171
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,275 miles (+4,723)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 55,275 miles
- Test number
- 813322905906
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,552 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 50,552 miles
- Test number
- 697792145154
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail50,539 miles (+713)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,539 miles
- Test number
- 876065220330
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre heaviley cracked on inner side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre heaviley cracked on outer sidewall
Pass49,826 miles (+4,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 49,826 miles
- Test number
- 381569739915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail45,519 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,519 miles
- Test number
- 249062804377
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass45,519 miles (+3,006)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 45,519 miles
- Test number
- 646532104366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,513 miles (+5,954)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 42,513 miles
- Test number
- 267018703390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,559 miles (+4,556)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 36,559 miles
- Test number
- 677284012353
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront wipers smearing
Pass32,003 miles (+5,465)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,003 miles
- Test number
- 415850991299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,538 miles (+6,565)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 26,538 miles
- Test number
- 110384990274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,973 miles (+5,931)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 19,973 miles
- Test number
- 514914529361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 14,042 miles
- Test number
- 314645528378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 MBF
- Does LB55 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 MBF is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 MBF?
- The MOT on LB55 MBF is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 MBF done?
- LB55 MBF was recorded at 79,325 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,739 miles a year.
- Has LB55 MBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 MBF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 MBF 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 MBF find?
- LB55 MBF passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.
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