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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 VWSMOT history

LB55 VWS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 223,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2025
Mileage
223,873 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VWS
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 expired on 28 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VWS was last recorded at 223,873 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,873 miles · 27 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 223,873 miles
  • 2022 – 191,240 miles
  • 2021 – 175,598 miles
  • 2019 – 156,534 miles
  • 2018 – 140,117 miles
  • 2017 – 118,260 miles
  • 2016 – 101,287 miles
  • 2015 – 84,056 miles
  • 2014 – 81,350 miles
  • 2012 – 68,906 miles
  • 2011 – 63,997 miles
  • 2010 – 59,848 miles
  • 2009 – 54,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,873 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySurface rust underRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,873 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    223,873 miles
    Test number
    455226233224
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under

  2. Fail223,873 miles8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,873 miles
    Test number
    485691393125
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    878325344891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  4. Pass191,240 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,240 miles
    Test number
    973009311539
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  5. Fail191,240 miles (+15,642)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,240 miles
    Test number
    200983407867
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Pass175,598 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    175,598 miles
    Test number
    373229462666
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail175,598 miles (+19,064)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,598 miles
    Test number
    941751618312
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass156,534 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,534 miles
    Test number
    460890320958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55ZR16W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail156,532 miles (+16,415)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,532 miles
    Test number
    782230979694
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55ZR16W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass140,117 miles (+21,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,117 miles
    Test number
    726760845173
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,260 miles (+16,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,260 miles
    Test number
    307526230400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass101,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    867121874495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,287 miles (+17,231)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    497197655106
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass84,056 miles (+2,706)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,056 miles
    Test number
    148522755478
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass81,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    177332154472
    • 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)

  16. Fail81,350 miles (+12,444)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    985662454056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass68,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    669963652390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,906 miles (+4,909)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    845613052354
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass63,997 miles (+4,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    315395061250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,848 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,848 miles
    Test number
    114595660221
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    604518429173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VWS

Does LB55 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VWS expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VWS?
The MOT on LB55 VWS expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VWS done?
LB55 VWS was recorded at 223,873 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 11,526 miles a year.
Has LB55 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VWS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 VWS 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 VWS find?
LB55 VWS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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