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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LB55 SXOMOT history

LB55 SXO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
163,352 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SXO
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
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SXO was last recorded at 163,352 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 29,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,119 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
29,233 miles
Average per year
7,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,352 miles
  • 2024 – 134,119 miles
  • 2023 – 130,492 miles
  • 2022 – 128,462 miles
  • 2021 – 125,305 miles
  • 2020 – 120,485 miles
  • 2019 – 116,271 miles
  • 2018 – 108,944 miles
  • 2017 – 104,205 miles
  • 2016 – 99,182 miles
  • 2015 – 90,924 miles
  • 2014 – 84,405 miles
  • 2013 – 75,450 miles
  • 2012 – 68,732 miles
  • 2011 – 61,170 miles
  • 2010 – 51,972 miles
  • 2009 – 41,076 miles
  • 2008 – 31,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,352 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,352 miles (+29,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,352 miles
    Test number
    563586326273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,119 miles (+3,627)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,119 miles
    Test number
    582850085982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,492 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,492 miles
    Test number
    757385141801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,462 miles (+3,157)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    592997751013
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,305 miles (+4,820)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,305 miles
    Test number
    598186371075
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass120,485 miles (+4,214)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,485 miles
    Test number
    236776354724
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,271 miles (+7,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,271 miles
    Test number
    367520107995
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perised

  8. Pass108,944 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,944 miles
    Test number
    213201739116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    889299942725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail104,205 miles (+5,023)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    760646133767
    • FailureNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass99,182 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    996084116473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,177 miles (+8,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    625484714038
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass90,924 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,924 miles
    Test number
    118705309077
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  14. Fail90,924 miles (+6,519)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,924 miles
    Test number
    678484068434
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  15. Pass84,405 miles (+3)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    595011234309
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls deteoriating
    • NoteTyres low on pressure

  16. Fail84,402 miles (+8,952)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    365510734347
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls deteoriating
    • NoteTyres low on pressure

  17. Pass75,450 miles (+6,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,450 miles
    Test number
    806056133303
    • NoteAdvise front brake back plates deteriorating
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    579428142354
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail68,732 miles (+7,562)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    219338942328
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass61,170 miles (+9,198)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    938991241312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,972 miles (+10,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,972 miles
    Test number
    670335530345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,076 miles (+9,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    593501349346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,883 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,883 miles
    Test number
    413819038368
    • NoteAlthough the front brake imbalance has passed the required limits, it is very high.

Questions about LB55 SXO

Does LB55 SXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 SXO is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SXO?
The MOT on LB55 SXO is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 SXO done?
LB55 SXO was recorded at 163,352 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 7,795 miles a year.
Has LB55 SXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SXO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LB55 SXO 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 SXO find?
LB55 SXO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner coil spring corroded.

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