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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 MLVMOT history

LB55 MLV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
177,281 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 MLV
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
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 MLV was last recorded at 177,281 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,267 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,281 miles
  • 2022 – 174,535 miles
  • 2021 – 171,063 miles
  • 2020 – 163,528 miles
  • 2019 – 157,905 miles
  • 2018 – 151,867 miles
  • 2017 – 147,464 miles
  • 2016 – 141,319 miles
  • 2015 – 131,439 miles
  • 2014 – 121,379 miles
  • 2013 – 113,563 miles
  • 2012 – 103,108 miles
  • 2011 – 92,347 miles
  • 2010 – 81,197 miles
  • 2009 – 72,270 miles
  • 2008 – 64,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,281 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Engine Covers Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under Trays Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,281 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,281 miles
    Test number
    640298525265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  2. Fail177,267 miles (+2,732)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,267 miles
    Test number
    250960103415
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  3. Pass174,535 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,535 miles
    Test number
    920595497918
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,535 miles (+3,472)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,535 miles
    Test number
    427429089111
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,063 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,063 miles
    Test number
    797354599231
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  6. Fail171,063 miles (+7,535)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,063 miles
    Test number
    925865562329
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  7. Pass163,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,528 miles
    Test number
    652119800176
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail163,528 miles (+5,623)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,528 miles
    Test number
    238277563919
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass157,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,905 miles
    Test number
    967330644929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail157,905 miles (+6,038)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,905 miles
    Test number
    600394365811
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass151,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,867 miles
    Test number
    902897238796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,867 miles (+4,403)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,867 miles
    Test number
    239852726602
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass147,464 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    147,464 miles
    Test number
    174181619170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,319 miles (+9,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,319 miles
    Test number
    560325416048
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass131,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,439 miles
    Test number
    846558755966
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  16. Fail131,439 miles (+10,060)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,439 miles
    Test number
    723835793072
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  17. Pass121,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    258559604374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail121,379 miles (+7,816)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    678819704329
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass113,563 miles (+10,455)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    115648313350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass103,108 miles (+10,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,108 miles
    Test number
    778011922391
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass92,347 miles (+11,150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,347 miles
    Test number
    415154211453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,197 miles (+8,927)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    324643810308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,270 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    214890429324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    570435048325
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB55 MLV

Does LB55 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 MLV expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MLV?
The MOT on LB55 MLV expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 MLV done?
LB55 MLV was recorded at 177,281 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 7,491 miles a year.
Has LB55 MLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MLV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 MLV 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 MLV find?
LB55 MLV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front wing corroded.

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