Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc
LB55 RKEMOT history
LB55 RKE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 162,225 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,539 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 RKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 RKE was last recorded at 162,225 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 6,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,679 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,546 miles
- Average per year
- 6,539 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,225 miles
- 2025 – 155,679 miles
- 2024 – 149,811 miles
- 2023 – 141,130 miles
- 2022 – 133,384 miles
- 2021 – 125,651 miles
- 2020 – 121,232 miles
- 2019 – 113,935 miles
- 2018 – 105,895 miles
- 2017 – 97,962 miles
- 2016 – 92,530 miles
- 2015 – 88,162 miles
- 2014 – 80,818 miles
- 2013 – 75,486 miles
- 2012 – 68,741 miles
- 2011 – 63,765 miles
- 2010 – 56,314 miles
- 2009 – 48,879 miles
- 2008 – 46,459 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,225 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside wing corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stiff to open and close
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,225 miles (+6,546)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 162,225 miles
- Test number
- 139416201360
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside wing corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,679 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 155,679 miles
- Test number
- 960674610625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,621 miles (+5,810)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,621 miles
- Test number
- 807564544393
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass149,811 miles (+8,681)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 149,811 miles
- Test number
- 902883482983
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
Pass141,130 miles (+7,746)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 141,130 miles
- Test number
- 403374005161
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass133,384 miles (+7,733)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 133,384 miles
- Test number
- 982245672384
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,651 miles (+4,419)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 125,651 miles
- Test number
- 688826811129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass121,232 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 121,232 miles
- Test number
- 458574654488
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stiff to open and close (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail121,230 miles (+7,295)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,230 miles
- Test number
- 706916933174
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens crazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens crazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stiff to open and close (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,935 miles (+8,040)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 113,935 miles
- Test number
- 474184317977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,895 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,895 miles
- Test number
- 318749061568
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,895 miles (+7,933)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,895 miles
- Test number
- 724249727330
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,962 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 97,962 miles
- Test number
- 501191177327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,953 miles (+5,423)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,953 miles
- Test number
- 228793361137
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass92,530 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 92,530 miles
- Test number
- 469555959373
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail92,528 miles (+4,366)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,528 miles
- Test number
- 354839290685
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass88,162 miles (+7,344)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 88,162 miles
- Test number
- 488651465012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,818 miles (+5,332)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,818 miles
- Test number
- 976031354084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,486 miles (+6,745)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,486 miles
- Test number
- 978466553052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,741 miles (+4,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,741 miles
- Test number
- 976758952099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,765 miles (+7,451)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 63,765 miles
- Test number
- 848699251062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,314 miles (+7,435)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,314 miles
- Test number
- 473380060089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,879 miles (+2,420)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 48,879 miles
- Test number
- 784522069023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 46,459 miles
- Test number
- 484254458398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,459 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,459 miles
- Test number
- 944924758389
- FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Questions about LB55 RKE
- Does LB55 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 RKE is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 RKE?
- The MOT on LB55 RKE is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 RKE done?
- LB55 RKE was recorded at 162,225 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
- Has LB55 RKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 RKE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 RKE 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 RKE find?
- LB55 RKE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 2 more.
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