Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB55 NBLMOT history
LB55 NBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,348 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 119,348 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 NBL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 NBL was last recorded at 119,348 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 4,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 114,576 miles · 1 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,772 miles
- Average per year
- 6,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 119,348 miles
- 2021 – 114,576 miles
- 2020 – 111,958 miles
- 2019 – 106,621 miles
- 2018 – 99,334 miles
- 2017 – 91,113 miles
- 2016 – 80,040 miles
- 2015 – 68,835 miles
- 2014 – 55,670 miles
- 2013 – 55,262 miles
- 2012 – 50,917 miles
- 2011 – 46,143 miles
- 2010 – 41,878 miles
- 2009 – 33,662 miles
- 2008 – 28,963 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 119,348 miles
- Test number
- 866247946846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,348 miles (+4,772)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,348 miles
- Test number
- 497490889547
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass114,576 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 114,576 miles
- Test number
- 878092936860
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail114,576 miles1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,576 miles
- Test number
- 129617803191
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail114,576 miles (+2,618)8 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,576 miles
- Test number
- 243181522794
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass111,958 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 111,958 miles
- Test number
- 379549302729
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail111,958 miles (+5,337)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,958 miles
- Test number
- 988229076652
- Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass106,621 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,621 miles
- Test number
- 111807573007
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,621 miles (+7,287)1 dangerous2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,621 miles
- Test number
- 549383386135
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,334 miles (+8,221)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 99,334 miles
- Test number
- 808048534323
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,113 miles (+11,073)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 91,113 miles
- Test number
- 448254165649
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass80,040 miles (+11,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 80,040 miles
- Test number
- 667806330812
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass68,835 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 68,835 miles
- Test number
- 675630985069
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail68,835 miles (+13,165)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,835 miles
- Test number
- 225360385017
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,670 miles (+408)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 55,670 miles
- Test number
- 197146374057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,262 miles (+4,345)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,262 miles
- Test number
- 165724083226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,917 miles (+4,774)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,917 miles
- Test number
- 907284882208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,143 miles (+4,265)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 46,143 miles
- Test number
- 177216881229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,878 miles (+8,216)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 41,878 miles
- Test number
- 780099310388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,662 miles (+4,699)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 33,662 miles
- Test number
- 982418529367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,963 miles
- Test number
- 102958718377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,963 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,963 miles
- Test number
- 904558418363
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about LB55 NBL
- Does LB55 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 NBL expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 NBL?
- The MOT on LB55 NBL expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 NBL done?
- LB55 NBL was recorded at 119,348 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 6,765 miles a year.
- Has LB55 NBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 NBL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB55 NBL 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 NBL find?
- LB55 NBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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