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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LB55 SXKMOT history

LB55 SXK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
140,624 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SXK was last recorded at 140,624 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 13,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,133 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
13,491 miles
Average per year
6,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,624 miles
  • 2024 – 127,133 miles
  • 2023 – 121,742 miles
  • 2022 – 116,877 miles
  • 2021 – 111,902 miles
  • 2019 – 100,239 miles
  • 2018 – 90,943 miles
  • 2017 – 86,665 miles
  • 2016 – 82,207 miles
  • 2015 – 79,520 miles
  • 2014 – 75,811 miles
  • 2013 – 71,485 miles
  • 2012 – 68,562 miles
  • 2011 – 62,762 miles
  • 2010 – 55,680 miles
  • 2009 – 42,468 miles
  • 2008 – 34,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,624 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,624 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,624 miles
    Test number
    440329243300
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail140,624 miles (+13,491)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,624 miles
    Test number
    815302741197
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,133 miles (+5,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    212933966623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,742 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    917733512891
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail121,742 miles (+4,865)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    225865802417
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,877 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    114840311166
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,877 miles (+4,975)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    127152595911
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,902 miles (+11,663)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,902 miles
    Test number
    257894211047
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,239 miles (+9,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,239 miles
    Test number
    992626630713
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,943 miles (+4,278)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    489934813870
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass86,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,665 miles
    Test number
    252982649816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail86,663 miles (+4,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    472021253059
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass82,207 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    605296612759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,520 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    269126728418
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  15. Pass75,811 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,811 miles
    Test number
    446701554356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,485 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,485 miles
    Test number
    726964343303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass71,485 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,485 miles
    Test number
    998824343356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,562 miles (+5,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,562 miles
    Test number
    276486652341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,762 miles (+7,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,762 miles
    Test number
    395794151307
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Pass55,680 miles (+13,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    491358640350
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass42,468 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    403892149444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,454 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,454 miles
    Test number
    734930658397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads low

Questions about LB55 SXK

Does LB55 SXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 SXK expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SXK?
The MOT on LB55 SXK expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 SXK done?
LB55 SXK was recorded at 140,624 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 6,508 miles a year.
Has LB55 SXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SXK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 SXK 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 SXK find?
LB55 SXK passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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