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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 MLNMOT history

LB55 MLN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,004 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 MLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 MLN was last recorded at 163,004 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 14,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,541 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
14,463 miles
Average per year
7,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,004 miles
  • 2024 – 148,541 miles
  • 2023 – 132,192 miles
  • 2022 – 126,249 miles
  • 2021 – 119,994 miles
  • 2020 – 115,056 miles
  • 2019 – 110,414 miles
  • 2018 – 104,338 miles
  • 2017 – 99,203 miles
  • 2016 – 94,082 miles
  • 2015 – 89,990 miles
  • 2014 – 84,243 miles
  • 2013 – 78,192 miles
  • 2012 – 68,501 miles
  • 2011 – 56,771 miles
  • 2010 – 46,927 miles
  • 2009 – 35,928 miles
  • 2008 – 27,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,004 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,004 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,004 miles
    Test number
    567916828792
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,004 miles (+14,463)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,004 miles
    Test number
    971200027637
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,541 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,541 miles
    Test number
    838287984456
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail148,541 miles (+16,349)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,541 miles
    Test number
    504743626506
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,192 miles
    Test number
    198517028814
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

  6. Fail132,192 miles (+5,943)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,192 miles
    Test number
    715866766004
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

  7. Pass126,249 miles (+6,255)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    812581345812
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    128929108972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,994 miles (+4,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    593461164050
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass115,056 miles (+4,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,056 miles
    Test number
    318398376026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass110,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    207739741703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,414 miles (+6,076)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    333010146458
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass104,338 miles (+5,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,338 miles
    Test number
    264387824846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass99,203 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    568913675167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,082 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,082 miles
    Test number
    908424593419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    283591073536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass89,990 miles (+5,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    903012026900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass84,243 miles (+6,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    587440334204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass78,192 miles (+9,691)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    209858823256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,501 miles (+11,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    208377032219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass56,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    468174441285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,771 miles (+9,844)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    806674241268
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass46,927 miles (+10,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,927 miles
    Test number
    581010880265
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass35,928 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    391459289493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,636 miles (+7,692)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    310797489422
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass27,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,944 miles
    Test number
    433164428331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 MLN

Does LB55 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 MLN is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MLN?
The MOT on LB55 MLN is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 MLN done?
LB55 MLN was recorded at 163,004 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,602 miles a year.
Has LB55 MLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MLN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 MLN 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 MLN find?
LB55 MLN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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