Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB55 NSJMOT history
LB55 NSJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 221,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 221,526 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 NSJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 NSJ was last recorded at 221,526 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,511 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 9,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 221,526 miles
- 2024 – 215,748 miles
- 2023 – 201,613 miles
- 2022 – 197,424 miles
- 2021 – 188,511 miles
- 2020 – 182,789 miles
- 2019 – 170,929 miles
- 2018 – 165,522 miles
- 2017 – 155,748 miles
- 2016 – 142,752 miles
- 2015 – 129,914 miles
- 2014 – 117,216 miles
- 2013 – 109,831 miles
- 2012 – 102,100 miles
- 2011 – 91,497 miles
- 2010 – 80,085 miles
- 2009 – 71,448 miles
- 2008 – 61,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,526 miles
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,526 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 221,526 miles
- Test number
- 632139199241
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail221,511 miles (+5,763)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,511 miles
- Test number
- 300849806622
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass215,748 miles (+14,135)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 215,748 miles
- Test number
- 805967811061
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass201,613 miles (+22)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 201,613 miles
- Test number
- 714477945970
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail201,591 miles (+4,167)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,591 miles
- Test number
- 688539707269
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass197,424 miles (+8,913)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 197,424 miles
- Test number
- 971488047079
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass188,511 miles (+5,722)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 188,511 miles
- Test number
- 586887398248
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,789 miles (+11,860)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 182,789 miles
- Test number
- 920733184009
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,929 miles (+5,407)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 170,929 miles
- Test number
- 929144563470
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass165,522 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 165,522 miles
- Test number
- 188738639135
- AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and corroded
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm bushes worn and have play
- AdvisoryUnderbody has minor corrosion
Fail165,517 miles (+9,769)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,517 miles
- Test number
- 164471799778
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and corroded
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm bushes worn and have play
- AdvisoryUnderbody has minor corrosion
Pass155,748 miles (+12,996)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 155,748 miles
- Test number
- 633056014491
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Pass142,752 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 142,752 miles
- Test number
- 582841846778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail142,685 miles (+12,771)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,685 miles
- Test number
- 816248098134
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass129,914 miles (+12,698)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 129,914 miles
- Test number
- 468246383215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass117,216 miles (+7,385)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 117,216 miles
- Test number
- 306590584439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,831 miles (+7,731)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 109,831 miles
- Test number
- 316861653377
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated
- NoteNearside and offside wishbone rear bushes deteriorated
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
Fail102,100 miles2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,100 miles
- Test number
- 198442652388
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass102,100 miles (+10,603)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 102,100 miles
- Test number
- 506302452300
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,497 miles (+11,412)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 91,497 miles
- Test number
- 435304751468
- NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test, partial test of adult belt.
- NoteRear anti-roll bar is rusty.
Pass80,085 miles (+8,637)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 80,085 miles
- Test number
- 702479240348
- NoteInner faces of both front brake discs corroded.
Pass71,448 miles (+9,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 71,448 miles
- Test number
- 442645359475
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass61,498 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 61,498 miles
- Test number
- 430906148456
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LB55 NSJ
- Does LB55 NSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 NSJ expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 NSJ?
- The MOT on LB55 NSJ expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 NSJ done?
- LB55 NSJ was recorded at 221,526 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 9,847 miles a year.
- Has LB55 NSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 NSJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 NSJ 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 NSJ find?
- LB55 NSJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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