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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LB55 VVXMOT history

LB55 VVX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
90,452 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VVX
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 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 VVX was last recorded at 90,452 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,860 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,592 miles
Average per year
3,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,452 miles
  • 2025 – 86,860 miles
  • 2024 – 78,232 miles
  • 2023 – 71,936 miles
  • 2022 – 71,153 miles
  • 2021 – 70,649 miles
  • 2020 – 70,231 miles
  • 2019 – 68,449 miles
  • 2018 – 65,075 miles
  • 2017 – 61,178 miles
  • 2016 – 57,992 miles
  • 2015 – 55,336 miles
  • 2014 – 51,217 miles
  • 2013 – 47,748 miles
  • 2012 – 43,535 miles
  • 2011 – 39,682 miles
  • 2010 – 30,683 miles
  • 2009 – 26,963 miles
  • 2008 – 22,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,452 miles
  • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
  • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,452 miles (+3,592)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,452 miles
    Test number
    972811842916
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass86,860 miles (+243)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,860 miles
    Test number
    988170721579
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail86,617 miles (+8,385)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,617 miles
    Test number
    472478303349
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass78,232 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,232 miles
    Test number
    925810001985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside.
  5. Fail78,197 miles (+6,261)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,197 miles
    Test number
    350805999602
    • MajorNearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside.
  6. Pass71,936 miles (+783)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    331103848645
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres have diffrent aspect ratios
  7. Pass71,153 miles (+504)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    597924285779
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size aspect ratio tyres on front to rear
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass70,649 miles (+418)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    178876028298
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres are diffrent aspect ratios
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass70,231 miles (+1,782)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    659348926585
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres are diffrent sizes
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass68,449 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    851679308489
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles have tyres fitted of a different aspect ratio
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Fail68,488 miles (+3,413)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    221851684188
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles have tyres fitted of a different aspect ratio
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass65,075 miles (+3,897)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    708015350652
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  13. Pass61,178 miles (+3,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,178 miles
    Test number
    772266696300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass57,992 miles (+2,656)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,992 miles
    Test number
    132430074075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass55,336 miles (+4,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,336 miles
    Test number
    154529020844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER C.V BOOT (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER C.V BOOT (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  16. Pass51,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,217 miles
    Test number
    756284754262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Fail51,216 miles (+3,468)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    366024454497
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBonnet safety catch partially seized
  18. Pass47,748 miles (+4,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,748 miles
    Test number
    896144253295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass43,535 miles (+3,853)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    899279242237
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators
  20. Pass39,682 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,682 miles
    Test number
    958186351220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,646 miles (+8,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    376600451499
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  22. Pass30,683 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,683 miles
    Test number
    714582130223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,963 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,963 miles
    Test number
    222656849293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,255 miles
    Test number
    182999528399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VVX

Does LB55 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VVX expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VVX?
The MOT on LB55 VVX expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VVX done?
LB55 VVX was recorded at 90,452 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,824 miles a year.
Has LB55 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VVX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 VVX 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 VVX find?
LB55 VVX failed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: electronic power steering not working; electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 4 more.

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