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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 MDUMOT history

LB55 MDU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
199,922 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 MDU
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
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 MDU was last recorded at 199,922 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 7,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,777 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,145 miles
Average per year
10,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,922 miles
  • 2021 – 192,777 miles
  • 2020 – 186,084 miles
  • 2019 – 176,380 miles
  • 2018 – 163,854 miles
  • 2017 – 150,001 miles
  • 2016 – 137,038 miles
  • 2015 – 124,383 miles
  • 2014 – 113,798 miles
  • 2013 – 104,688 miles
  • 2012 – 93,607 miles
  • 2011 – 83,354 miles
  • 2010 – 71,235 miles
  • 2009 – 60,444 miles
  • 2008 – 50,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,922 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    199,922 miles
    Test number
    396712500340
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail199,922 miles (+7,145)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,922 miles
    Test number
    548168753957
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass192,777 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,777 miles
    Test number
    905659944735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower sidelamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail192,767 miles (+6,683)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,767 miles
    Test number
    523015615792
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link broke off (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower sidelamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,084 miles (+9,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    186,084 miles
    Test number
    878599330440
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass176,380 miles (+12,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,380 miles
    Test number
    359214942133
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,854 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    163,854 miles
    Test number
    346130935242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  8. Fail163,854 miles (+13,853)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,854 miles
    Test number
    844736565118
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  9. Pass150,001 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    150,001 miles
    Test number
    568314763100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

  10. Fail150,001 miles (+12,963)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,001 miles
    Test number
    328022954546
    • FailureOffside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

  11. Pass137,038 miles (+12,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,038 miles
    Test number
    447755729800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops split
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass124,383 miles (+10,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,383 miles
    Test number
    943284271754
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops are split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass113,798 miles (+9,110)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,798 miles
    Test number
    196286734307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear shock abssorber bumpstops are split
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside and offside sills

  14. Pass104,688 miles (+11,081)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,688 miles
    Test number
    147481633388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops are perrished
    • NoteSlight damage to offside and nearside lower sill areas

  15. Pass93,607 miles (+10,253)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    288388842397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    269954031391
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail83,354 miles (+12,119)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    837353131354
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass71,235 miles (+10,791)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,235 miles
    Test number
    411399440397
    • 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)
    • NoteRear bumpstops both snapped

  19. Pass60,444 miles (+10,205)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    172159249307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteAnti roll bar bushes slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop broken
    • NoteNearside wishbone rear bush starting to seperate
    • NoteOffside rear bumpstop perished
    • NoteOffside wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass50,239 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    320196648384
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

Questions about LB55 MDU

Does LB55 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 MDU expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MDU?
The MOT on LB55 MDU expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 MDU done?
LB55 MDU was recorded at 199,922 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 10,697 miles a year.
Has LB55 MDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MDU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 MDU 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 MDU find?
LB55 MDU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 9 more.

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