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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 VWOMOT history

LB55 VWO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,412 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VWO was last recorded at 146,412 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 3,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,577 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,835 miles
Average per year
7,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,412 miles
  • 2024 – 142,577 miles
  • 2023 – 138,585 miles
  • 2022 – 133,466 miles
  • 2021 – 129,297 miles
  • 2020 – 125,498 miles
  • 2019 – 120,760 miles
  • 2018 – 117,436 miles
  • 2017 – 111,565 miles
  • 2016 – 105,922 miles
  • 2015 – 101,541 miles
  • 2014 – 90,405 miles
  • 2013 – 79,499 miles
  • 2012 – 66,805 miles
  • 2011 – 54,465 miles
  • 2010 – 41,873 miles
  • 2009 – 28,226 miles
  • 2008 – 16,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,412 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • N/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,412 miles (+3,835)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,412 miles
    Test number
    767676530328
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,577 miles
    Test number
    217405816572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,577 miles (+3,992)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,577 miles
    Test number
    444220838726
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass138,585 miles (+5,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,585 miles
    Test number
    850600037663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,466 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,466 miles
    Test number
    577191701950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,297 miles (+3,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,297 miles
    Test number
    922147775763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,498 miles (+4,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,498 miles
    Test number
    465752818257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,760 miles (+3,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,760 miles
    Test number
    903393848722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

  9. Pass117,436 miles (+5,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,436 miles
    Test number
    149855366346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

  10. Pass111,565 miles (+5,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,565 miles
    Test number
    839630624878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

  11. Pass105,922 miles (+4,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,922 miles
    Test number
    719990601215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted

  12. Pass101,541 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    919259668759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail101,541 miles (+11,136)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    168508754257
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass90,405 miles (+10,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    339235734300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass79,499 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,499 miles
    Test number
    215040553340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail79,499 miles (+12,694)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,499 miles
    Test number
    765750053334
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,805 miles (+12,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    337015442366
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,465 miles (+12,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,465 miles
    Test number
    167303341372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass41,873 miles (+13,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,873 miles
    Test number
    724632640307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,226 miles (+11,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,226 miles
    Test number
    481149639470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,353 miles
    Test number
    943184368330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VWO

Does LB55 VWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VWO is valid until 14 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VWO?
The MOT on LB55 VWO is valid until 14 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 VWO done?
LB55 VWO was recorded at 146,412 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 7,762 miles a year.
Has LB55 VWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VWO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 VWO 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 VWO find?
LB55 VWO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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