Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LB55 MXLMOT history
LB55 MXL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,873 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 126,873 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 MXL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 MXL was last recorded at 126,873 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,450 miles · 28 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,423 miles
- Average per year
- 5,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,873 miles
- 2025 – 124,450 miles
- 2024 – 123,408 miles
- 2023 – 123,212 miles
- 2022 – 122,522 miles
- 2021 – 121,346 miles
- 2020 – 120,009 miles
- 2018 – 114,702 miles
- 2017 – 104,900 miles
- 2016 – 98,987 miles
- 2015 – 90,670 miles
- 2014 – 81,701 miles
- 2013 – 76,994 miles
- 2012 – 69,627 miles
- 2011 – 62,694 miles
- 2009 – 42,805 miles
- 2008 – 34,159 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow stained (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow stained (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,873 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 126,873 miles
- Test number
- 730192606954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow stained (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow stained (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,873 miles (+2,423)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,873 miles
- Test number
- 439576398493
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow stained (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow stained (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,450 miles (+1,042)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 124,450 miles
- Test number
- 859115175879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens yellow stained (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens yellow stained (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,408 miles (+196)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 123,408 miles
- Test number
- 270390500125
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass123,212 miles (+690)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 123,212 miles
- Test number
- 965117244955
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass122,522 miles (+1,176)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 122,522 miles
- Test number
- 888380491113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,346 miles (+1,337)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 121,346 miles
- Test number
- 967647310861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,009 miles (+5,307)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 120,009 miles
- Test number
- 257986125661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,702 miles (+9,802)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 114,702 miles
- Test number
- 690698172589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,900 miles (+5,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 104,900 miles
- Test number
- 728804831045
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly faded.
Pass98,987 miles (+8,317)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 98,987 miles
- Test number
- 159264202780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,670 miles (+8,969)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 90,670 miles
- Test number
- 134502503041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,701 miles (+4,707)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 81,701 miles
- Test number
- 797417554393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,994 miles (+7,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 76,994 miles
- Test number
- 458992153422
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass69,627 miles (+6,933)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 69,627 miles
- Test number
- 396093962227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 62,694 miles
- Test number
- 287015091195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,694 miles (+8,970)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,694 miles
- Test number
- 617235391106
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass53,724 miles (+10,919)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 53,724 miles
- Test number
- 289514411069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 42,805 miles
- Test number
- 492652709389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,805 miles (+8,646)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,805 miles
- Test number
- 753792209338
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass34,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 34,159 miles
- Test number
- 523042058344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 MXL
- Does LB55 MXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 MXL is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 MXL?
- The MOT on LB55 MXL is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 MXL done?
- LB55 MXL was recorded at 126,873 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,285 miles a year.
- Has LB55 MXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 MXL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 MXL 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 MXL find?
- LB55 MXL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow stained; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output yellow stained, and 1 more.
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