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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB55 OTBMOT history

LB55 OTB is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 151,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
151,609 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OTB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OTB was last recorded at 151,609 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 8,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,641 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,968 miles
Average per year
9,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,609 miles
  • 2025 – 142,641 miles
  • 2024 – 134,480 miles
  • 2023 – 123,191 miles
  • 2022 – 98,737 miles
  • 2021 – 74,474 miles
  • 2020 – 65,623 miles
  • 2019 – 59,051 miles
  • 2018 – 46,142 miles
  • 2017 – 38,019 miles
  • 2016 – 31,018 miles
  • 2015 – 28,286 miles
  • 2014 – 26,424 miles
  • 2013 – 23,160 miles
  • 2012 – 19,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,609 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,609 miles (+8,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    151,609 miles
    Test number
    593614231497
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,641 miles (+8,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,641 miles
    Test number
    142691623637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,480 miles (+11,289)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,480 miles
    Test number
    406166640825
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,191 miles (+24,454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,191 miles
    Test number
    256621250942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,737 miles (+24,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,737 miles
    Test number
    417829426702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass74,474 miles (+8,851)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    584381831902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,623 miles (+6,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,623 miles
    Test number
    911654088444
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,051 miles (+12,909)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,051 miles
    Test number
    147153775372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,142 miles (+8,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    538240852788
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,019 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    432676716385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,018 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,018 miles
    Test number
    345119681833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,017 miles (+2,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,017 miles
    Test number
    504061610159
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass28,286 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    529531259793
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass26,424 miles (+3,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,424 miles
    Test number
    195155064257
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass23,160 miles (+3,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,160 miles
    Test number
    169181263247
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass19,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,210 miles
    Test number
    759110172210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 OTB

Does LB55 OTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 OTB is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OTB?
The MOT on LB55 OTB is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 OTB done?
LB55 OTB was recorded at 151,609 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 9,516 miles a year.
Has LB55 OTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OTB has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on LB55 OTB 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 OTB find?
LB55 OTB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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