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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 MDFMOT history

LB55 MDF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
188,860 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 MDF
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 valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 MDF was last recorded at 188,860 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 8,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,941 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,919 miles
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,860 miles
  • 2024 – 179,941 miles
  • 2023 – 169,613 miles
  • 2022 – 160,769 miles
  • 2021 – 142,456 miles
  • 2020 – 136,777 miles
  • 2019 – 110,993 miles
  • 2018 – 104,267 miles
  • 2017 – 97,217 miles
  • 2016 – 93,007 miles
  • 2015 – 89,194 miles
  • 2014 – 85,781 miles
  • 2013 – 82,369 miles
  • 2012 – 78,426 miles
  • 2011 – 73,657 miles
  • 2010 – 69,526 miles
  • 2009 – 65,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,860 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,860 miles (+8,919)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,860 miles
    Test number
    543029791815
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass179,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,941 miles
    Test number
    151403588539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail179,934 miles (+10,321)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,934 miles
    Test number
    155740555230
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip broken. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass169,613 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,613 miles
    Test number
    264844442554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Fail169,609 miles (+8,840)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,609 miles
    Test number
    901869539965
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  6. Pass160,769 miles (+18,313)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    160,769 miles
    Test number
    299063685815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    142,456 miles
    Test number
    561884181897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,447 miles (+5,670)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,447 miles
    Test number
    814926982784
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass136,777 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,777 miles
    Test number
    711566023720
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail136,775 miles (+25,782)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    497703501790
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side arm has play

  11. Pass110,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    245358064205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,993 miles (+6,726)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    217004208402
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass104,267 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    906969724840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,105 miles (+3,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,105 miles
    Test number
    100918676402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  15. Pass97,217 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    668871803960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,007 miles
    Test number
    134749467560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,007 miles (+3,813)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,007 miles
    Test number
    118074129326
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass89,194 miles (+3,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,194 miles
    Test number
    488388425015
    • NoteRear bumpstops deteriorated

  19. Pass85,781 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,781 miles
    Test number
    699611334079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,369 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,369 miles
    Test number
    815648623094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,426 miles (+4,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    839007022025
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking slightly around tread

  22. Pass73,657 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    217501321053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,526 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,526 miles
    Test number
    633109310033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    381783439095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 MDF

Does LB55 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 MDF is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MDF?
The MOT on LB55 MDF is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 MDF done?
LB55 MDF was recorded at 188,860 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has LB55 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MDF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 MDF 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 MDF find?
LB55 MDF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 9 more.

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