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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 SXEMOT history

LB55 SXE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
187,058 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SXE was last recorded at 187,058 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 19,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
167,212 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
19,846 miles
Average per year
8,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,058 miles
  • 2022 – 167,212 miles
  • 2020 – 161,179 miles
  • 2019 – 148,551 miles
  • 2018 – 144,472 miles
  • 2017 – 140,631 miles
  • 2016 – 137,686 miles
  • 2015 – 130,817 miles
  • 2014 – 123,537 miles
  • 2013 – 108,652 miles
  • 2012 – 98,501 miles
  • 2011 – 87,464 miles
  • 2010 – 76,022 miles
  • 2009 – 68,584 miles
  • 2008 – 58,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,058 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,058 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,058 miles
    Test number
    906495411995
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0

  2. Fail187,058 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,058 miles
    Test number
    198711646261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0

  3. Fail187,029 miles (+19,817)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,029 miles
    Test number
    635802382474
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass167,212 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,212 miles
    Test number
    442216295102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,179 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,179 miles
    Test number
    785823303771
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail161,179 miles (+12,628)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,179 miles
    Test number
    503381028060
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,551 miles
    Test number
    725995887420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail148,551 miles (+4,079)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,551 miles
    Test number
    916492949353
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (indicates a malfunction) (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass144,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,472 miles
    Test number
    563805814075
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail144,472 miles (+3,841)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,472 miles
    Test number
    532542704662
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass140,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,631 miles
    Test number
    414904227472
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail140,631 miles (+2,945)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,631 miles
    Test number
    711136906105
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass137,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,686 miles
    Test number
    260365818803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,686 miles (+6,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,686 miles
    Test number
    811644491684
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass130,817 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    705949795164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,537 miles (+14,885)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,537 miles
    Test number
    615863694152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,652 miles (+10,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,652 miles
    Test number
    209654293147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,501 miles (+11,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    157755092162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,464 miles (+11,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,464 miles
    Test number
    316089481158
    • 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)

  20. Pass76,022 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,022 miles
    Test number
    603284890181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,584 miles (+10,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,584 miles
    Test number
    462691709271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    984182858359
    • NoteSlight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Questions about LB55 SXE

Does LB55 SXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 SXE expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SXE?
The MOT on LB55 SXE expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 SXE done?
LB55 SXE was recorded at 187,058 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 8,635 miles a year.
Has LB55 SXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SXE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 SXE 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 SXE find?
LB55 SXE passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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