Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LB55 VWMMOT history
LB55 VWM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 139,638 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 VWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 VWM was last recorded at 139,638 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,453 miles · 29 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 185 miles
- Average per year
- 6,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,638 miles
- 2024 – 127,684 miles
- 2023 – 116,760 miles
- 2022 – 109,795 miles
- 2021 – 96,858 miles
- 2019 – 70,921 miles
- 2018 – 68,491 miles
- 2017 – 62,407 miles
- 2016 – 56,925 miles
- 2015 – 51,773 miles
- 2014 – 46,263 miles
- 2013 – 42,743 miles
- 2012 – 40,066 miles
- 2011 – 37,543 miles
- 2010 – 34,767 miles
- 2009 – 32,185 miles
- 2008 – 27,755 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,638 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens misted up
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Both headlight clear plastics deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,638 miles (+185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 139,638 miles
- Test number
- 183367415314
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail139,453 miles (+11,769)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,453 miles
- Test number
- 423537089018
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS & OS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass127,684 miles (+10,924)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 127,684 miles
- Test number
- 410520970204
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Pass116,760 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 116,760 miles
- Test number
- 307506799778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,756 miles (+6,961)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,756 miles
- Test number
- 569079101457
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,795 miles (+12,937)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 109,795 miles
- Test number
- 378776552879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,858 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 96,858 miles
- Test number
- 515947937901
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 294716519677
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 681685632115
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,921 miles (+2)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 70,921 miles
- Test number
- 881405257648
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail70,919 miles (+2,428)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,919 miles
- Test number
- 379668853955
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass68,491 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 68,491 miles
- Test number
- 784814850092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,444 miles (+6,037)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,444 miles
- Test number
- 891549563851
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass62,407 miles (+5,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 62,407 miles
- Test number
- 140084697269
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFuel cooler front mount weak
Pass56,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 56,925 miles
- Test number
- 393242580332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,918 miles (+5,145)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,918 miles
- Test number
- 458821108731
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,773 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 51,773 miles
- Test number
- 244491560236
- AdvisoryBoth headlight clear plastics deteriorated
Fail51,773 miles (+5,510)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,773 miles
- Test number
- 635180076545
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth headlight clear plastics deteriorated
Pass46,263 miles (+3,520)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 46,263 miles
- Test number
- 436621054441
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,743 miles (+2,677)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 42,743 miles
- Test number
- 156727743321
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,066 miles (+2,523)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 40,066 miles
- Test number
- 658320442318
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,543 miles (+2,776)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,543 miles
- Test number
- 365957231317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,767 miles (+2,582)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 34,767 miles
- Test number
- 434033130342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,185 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 32,185 miles
- Test number
- 492574639447
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,755 miles
- Test number
- 993556838329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 VWM
- Does LB55 VWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VWM is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 VWM?
- The MOT on LB55 VWM is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 VWM done?
- LB55 VWM was recorded at 139,638 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 6,576 miles a year.
- Has LB55 VWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 VWM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 VWM 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 VWM find?
- LB55 VWM passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear subframe corroded.
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