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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LB55 VVYMOT history

LB55 VVY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
193,440 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VVY
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 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VVY was last recorded at 193,440 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 1,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,362 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,078 miles
Average per year
8,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,440 miles
  • 2022 – 192,362 miles
  • 2021 – 191,305 miles
  • 2020 – 189,088 miles
  • 2019 – 179,459 miles
  • 2018 – 155,076 miles
  • 2017 – 150,525 miles
  • 2016 – 144,300 miles
  • 2015 – 137,281 miles
  • 2014 – 130,140 miles
  • 2013 – 120,588 miles
  • 2012 – 110,968 miles
  • 2010 – 98,613 miles
  • 2009 – 87,972 miles
  • 2008 – 71,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,440 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front sill damaged by impact

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,440 miles (+1,078)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    193,440 miles
    Test number
    134327921147
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,362 miles (+1,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    192,362 miles
    Test number
    942716081871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass191,305 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,305 miles
    Test number
    527649857456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail191,289 miles (+2,201)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,289 miles
    Test number
    417752704205
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass189,088 miles (+9,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    189,088 miles
    Test number
    487886424311
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    179,459 miles
    Test number
    714778187527
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail179,459 miles (+24,383)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,459 miles
    Test number
    686965682783
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,076 miles
    Test number
    527647732935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail155,076 miles (+4,551)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,076 miles
    Test number
    234550409626
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass150,525 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,525 miles
    Test number
    752126874495
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged by impact
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail150,495 miles (+6,195)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,495 miles
    Test number
    812146288912
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged by impact
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass144,300 miles (+7,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    678122965051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted - obscuring some components

  13. Pass137,281 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,281 miles
    Test number
    136965265018
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn n/s back plate missing pads appear ok

  14. Fail137,274 miles (+7,134)4 failures1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,274 miles
    Test number
    675548755057
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBad transmission oil leak
    • NoteBattery and e.m.l lights on
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped pads appear ok
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn n/s back plate missing pads appear ok
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor
    • NoteSlight bind n/s rear hub

  15. Pass130,140 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,140 miles
    Test number
    755053434105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,036 miles (+9,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,036 miles
    Test number
    235018924442
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass120,588 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    205177323460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    335425832182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,968 miles (+12,355)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    198825532102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass98,613 miles (+10,641)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    191106550325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,972 miles (+16,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    351108649377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    463094058485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,593 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    363673358332
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB55 VVY

Does LB55 VVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VVY expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VVY?
The MOT on LB55 VVY expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VVY done?
LB55 VVY was recorded at 193,440 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 8,130 miles a year.
Has LB55 VVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VVY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 VVY 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 VVY find?
LB55 VVY passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted, and 5 more.

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