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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 PHYMOT history

LB55 PHY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
144,814 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PHY was last recorded at 144,814 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,806 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,814 miles
  • 2022 – 138,639 miles
  • 2021 – 132,688 miles
  • 2020 – 125,201 miles
  • 2019 – 117,597 miles
  • 2018 – 108,223 miles
  • 2017 – 100,409 miles
  • 2016 – 93,783 miles
  • 2015 – 84,754 miles
  • 2014 – 76,873 miles
  • 2013 – 65,733 miles
  • 2012 – 51,631 miles
  • 2011 – 44,994 miles
  • 2010 – 35,463 miles
  • 2009 – 27,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emissions plate value scratched off

What MOT advisories mean

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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,814 miles
    Test number
    291783830528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions plate value scratched off

  2. Fail144,812 miles (+6)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,812 miles
    Test number
    608528829020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions plate value scratched off

  3. Fail144,806 miles (+6,167)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,806 miles
    Test number
    741899294304
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,639 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,639 miles
    Test number
    935233343553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail138,639 miles (+5,951)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,639 miles
    Test number
    116436471922
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,688 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,688 miles
    Test number
    744656555324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail132,687 miles (+288)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,687 miles
    Test number
    773467961950
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail132,399 miles (+7,198)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,399 miles
    Test number
    116957011083
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,201 miles (+7,604)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,201 miles
    Test number
    336607387263
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front headlights slightly faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,597 miles
    Test number
    127686167325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail117,597 miles (+9,374)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,597 miles
    Test number
    278445400246
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass108,223 miles (+7,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,223 miles
    Test number
    454066664070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass100,409 miles (+6,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,409 miles
    Test number
    472232179023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass93,783 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,783 miles
    Test number
    126393386704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,754 miles (+7,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    805069815086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail76,873 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    268240624037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass76,873 miles (+11,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    599260524079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,733 miles (+14,102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,733 miles
    Test number
    988481423047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,631 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    408146912070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,994 miles (+9,531)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    968625401056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,463 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,463 miles
    Test number
    241064710056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,097 miles
    Test number
    134623619458
    • 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)

Questions about LB55 PHY

Does LB55 PHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PHY expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PHY?
The MOT on LB55 PHY expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PHY done?
LB55 PHY was recorded at 144,814 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 8,333 miles a year.
Has LB55 PHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PHY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 PHY 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 PHY find?
LB55 PHY passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; exhaust emissions plate value scratched off.

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