Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB55 NPJMOT history
LB55 NPJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 137,224 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 NPJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 NPJ was last recorded at 137,224 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 10,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,448 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,776 miles
- Average per year
- 7,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,224 miles
- 2024 – 126,448 miles
- 2023 – 112,296 miles
- 2022 – 100,619 miles
- 2021 – 93,412 miles
- 2020 – 89,774 miles
- 2019 – 87,180 miles
- 2018 – 81,324 miles
- 2017 – 75,664 miles
- 2016 – 68,769 miles
- 2015 – 60,286 miles
- 2014 – 51,536 miles
- 2013 – 43,856 miles
- 2012 – 34,490 miles
- 2011 – 28,962 miles
- 2010 – 23,665 miles
- 2009 – 17,506 miles
- 2008 – 11,332 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,224 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 137,224 miles
- Test number
- 594903081616
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail137,221 miles (+10,773)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,221 miles
- Test number
- 794600126322
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant on minimum
Pass126,448 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 126,448 miles
- Test number
- 412953911775
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,445 miles (+14,149)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,445 miles
- Test number
- 669946429353
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,296 miles (+11,677)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 112,296 miles
- Test number
- 749144344949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 100,619 miles
- Test number
- 486910610537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,619 miles (+7,207)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,619 miles
- Test number
- 918089889835
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass93,412 miles (+3,638)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 93,412 miles
- Test number
- 920069732055
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,774 miles (+2,594)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 89,774 miles
- Test number
- 892517116275
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,180 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,180 miles
- Test number
- 103190610508
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail87,179 miles (+5,855)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,179 miles
- Test number
- 176799635960
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass81,324 miles (+5,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 81,324 miles
- Test number
- 332142885141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output delaminating (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output delaminating (4.1.4 (b))
Pass75,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 75,664 miles
- Test number
- 259370074737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,664 miles (+6,895)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,664 miles
- Test number
- 186698886017
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass68,769 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 68,769 miles
- Test number
- 940768921774
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail68,769 miles (+8,483)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,769 miles
- Test number
- 105345018953
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,286 miles (+8,750)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 60,286 miles
- Test number
- 831257889597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,536 miles (+7,680)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 51,536 miles
- Test number
- 525094144372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,856 miles (+9,366)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 43,856 miles
- Test number
- 448893533441
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,490 miles (+5,528)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 34,490 miles
- Test number
- 486669642498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,962 miles (+5,297)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 28,962 miles
- Test number
- 448963041416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,665 miles (+6,159)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 23,665 miles
- Test number
- 423391450397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,506 miles (+6,174)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 17,506 miles
- Test number
- 431749549415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 11,332 miles
- Test number
- 803663038339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 NPJ
- Does LB55 NPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NPJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 NPJ?
- The MOT on LB55 NPJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 NPJ done?
- LB55 NPJ was recorded at 137,224 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,409 miles a year.
- Has LB55 NPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 NPJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 NPJ 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 NPJ find?
- LB55 NPJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip bottom.
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