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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 MLYMOT history

LB55 MLY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2025
Mileage
123,353 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 MLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 MLY was last recorded at 123,353 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 12,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,598 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
12,755 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,353 miles
  • 2023 – 110,598 miles
  • 2022 – 101,127 miles
  • 2021 – 98,479 miles
  • 2020 – 96,551 miles
  • 2019 – 93,473 miles
  • 2018 – 91,560 miles
  • 2016 – 83,837 miles
  • 2015 – 75,099 miles
  • 2014 – 65,459 miles
  • 2013 – 54,671 miles
  • 2012 – 44,353 miles
  • 2011 – 39,098 miles
  • 2010 – 34,364 miles
  • 2009 – 29,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,353 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,353 miles (+12,755)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,353 miles
    Test number
    175905534401
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass110,598 miles (+9,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,598 miles
    Test number
    587134772183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,127 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    161312979287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,479 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,479 miles
    Test number
    922474706935
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,478 miles (+1,927)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,478 miles
    Test number
    963353314979
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    591480079009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread also low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail96,551 miles (+3,078)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    170357793994
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread also low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass93,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    389774260884
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Fail93,473 miles (+1,913)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    732488977678
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass91,560 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    704846906055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,837 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,837 miles
    Test number
    341298847950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail83,837 miles (+8,738)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,837 miles
    Test number
    381758964829
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass75,099 miles (+9,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,099 miles
    Test number
    425406312155
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass65,459 miles (+10,788)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    816975264369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,671 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,671 miles
    Test number
    575862033368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,483 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    897328713055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    639797512058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,353 miles (+5,255)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    608427612040
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,098 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    168561111435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,364 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,364 miles
    Test number
    800735700024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,614 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,614 miles
    Test number
    580315109020
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB55 MLY

Does LB55 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 MLY expired on 9 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MLY?
The MOT on LB55 MLY expired on 9 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 MLY done?
LB55 MLY was recorded at 123,353 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has LB55 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MLY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 MLY 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 MLY find?
LB55 MLY passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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