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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LB55 RKXMOT history

LB55 RKX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
121,626 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 RKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 RKX was last recorded at 121,626 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 6,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,235 miles · 28 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,391 miles
Average per year
8,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,626 miles
  • 2021 – 115,235 miles
  • 2020 – 111,265 miles
  • 2019 – 107,366 miles
  • 2018 – 102,690 miles
  • 2017 – 97,159 miles
  • 2016 – 91,279 miles
  • 2015 – 74,795 miles
  • 2014 – 63,071 miles
  • 2013 – 52,849 miles
  • 2012 – 43,734 miles
  • 2011 – 32,433 miles
  • 2010 – 22,265 miles
  • 2009 – 11,256 miles
  • 2008 – 9,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,626 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,626 miles (+6,391)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,626 miles
    Test number
    651119624812
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,235 miles (+3,970)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    100494407241
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass111,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,265 miles
    Test number
    960454152815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail111,265 miles (+3,899)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,265 miles
    Test number
    170563121345
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass107,366 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,366 miles
    Test number
    735113529945
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail107,366 miles (+4,676)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,366 miles
    Test number
    205551685490
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass102,690 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    959575231514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,689 miles (+5,530)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,689 miles
    Test number
    757684691924
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass97,159 miles (+5,880)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    226911386260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and wearing/worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass91,279 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,279 miles
    Test number
    273828768081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,263 miles (+16,468)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,263 miles
    Test number
    299746599691
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass74,795 miles (+11,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    136721845496
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass63,071 miles (+10,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    505449764026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass52,849 miles (+9,115)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,849 miles
    Test number
    407044343049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass43,734 miles (+11,301)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,734 miles
    Test number
    877591152001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,433 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,433 miles
    Test number
    226790361057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,265 miles (+11,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,265 miles
    Test number
    882691370046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,256 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,256 miles
    Test number
    244322069051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    9,630 miles
    Test number
    150658438387
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail9,630 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,630 miles
    Test number
    222598538392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB55 RKX

Does LB55 RKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 RKX expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 RKX?
The MOT on LB55 RKX expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 RKX done?
LB55 RKX was recorded at 121,626 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 8,147 miles a year.
Has LB55 RKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 RKX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 RKX 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 RKX find?
LB55 RKX passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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