Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB55 PHXMOT history
LB55 PHX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 148,448 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 PHX
- 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
- 15 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 PHX was last recorded at 148,448 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,529 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,919 miles
- Average per year
- 7,880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,448 miles
- 2024 – 144,529 miles
- 2023 – 142,431 miles
- 2022 – 137,139 miles
- 2021 – 131,149 miles
- 2020 – 117,559 miles
- 2019 – 103,573 miles
- 2018 – 96,790 miles
- 2017 – 93,587 miles
- 2016 – 90,227 miles
- 2015 – 81,798 miles
- 2014 – 66,103 miles
- 2013 – 50,642 miles
- 2012 – 42,078 miles
- 2011 – 30,103 miles
- 2010 – 24,801 miles
- 2009 – 20,230 miles
- 2008 – 14,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,448 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,448 miles (+3,919)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 148,448 miles
- Test number
- 399241678274
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,529 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 144,529 miles
- Test number
- 302625734471
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,522 miles (+2,091)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,522 miles
- Test number
- 343765124232
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,431 miles (+5,292)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 142,431 miles
- Test number
- 184524395764
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,139 miles (+5,990)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 137,139 miles
- Test number
- 968753511423
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass131,149 miles (+13,590)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 131,149 miles
- Test number
- 542239859526
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,559 miles (+13,986)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,559 miles
- Test number
- 533197205768
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,573 miles (+6,783)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 103,573 miles
- Test number
- 578123225902
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,790 miles (+3,203)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 96,790 miles
- Test number
- 366760091677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,587 miles (+3,360)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 93,587 miles
- Test number
- 877127031192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,227 miles (+8,429)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 90,227 miles
- Test number
- 160972896295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,798 miles (+15,695)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 81,798 miles
- Test number
- 454064156726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in and out edge and also on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass66,103 miles (+15,461)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 66,103 miles
- Test number
- 599075704314
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,642 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 50,642 miles
- Test number
- 628023543319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,642 miles (+8,564)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,642 miles
- Test number
- 495603043398
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,078 miles (+11,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 42,078 miles
- Test number
- 597678232319
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass30,103 miles (+5,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 30,103 miles
- Test number
- 899909031334
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass24,801 miles (+4,571)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 24,801 miles
- Test number
- 861684140376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,230 miles (+5,240)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 20,230 miles
- Test number
- 741751659388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 14,990 miles
- Test number
- 201882158379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,990 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,990 miles
- Test number
- 510142858370
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Questions about LB55 PHX
- Does LB55 PHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 PHX is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 PHX?
- The MOT on LB55 PHX is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 PHX done?
- LB55 PHX was recorded at 148,448 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,880 miles a year.
- Has LB55 PHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 PHX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 PHX 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 PHX find?
- LB55 PHX passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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