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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB55 WFAMOT history

LB55 WFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
157,080 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 WFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 WFA was last recorded at 157,080 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,049 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
7,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,080 miles
  • 2024 – 152,435 miles
  • 2023 – 144,954 miles
  • 2022 – 133,293 miles
  • 2021 – 120,885 miles
  • 2020 – 106,098 miles
  • 2019 – 98,851 miles
  • 2018 – 90,877 miles
  • 2016 – 74,441 miles
  • 2015 – 67,821 miles
  • 2014 – 55,726 miles
  • 2013 – 48,442 miles
  • 2012 – 37,146 miles
  • 2011 – 32,701 miles
  • 2010 – 28,963 miles
  • 2009 – 23,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,080 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear axel component corrode

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Exhaust flex partially detatched

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,080 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,080 miles
    Test number
    736909506632
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel component corrode

  2. Fail157,049 miles (+4,614)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,049 miles
    Test number
    199820438994
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,435 miles
    Test number
    796185915715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,435 miles (+7,481)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,435 miles
    Test number
    335169315167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,954 miles (+11,661)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    154266927318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,293 miles (+12,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,293 miles
    Test number
    124138376029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,885 miles (+1,301)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,885 miles
    Test number
    847528565721
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  8. Fail119,584 miles (+13,486)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,584 miles
    Test number
    677989495673
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,098 miles (+7,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,098 miles
    Test number
    430536050909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,851 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    301800622552
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail98,851 miles (+7,974)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    484807812499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass90,877 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,877 miles
    Test number
    853558000132
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail90,876 miles (+6,831)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,876 miles
    Test number
    902594897186
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass84,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    377160897477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,045 miles (+9,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    996556293961
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass74,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    261610370541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,441 miles (+6,620)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    294895648494
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass67,821 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    649087541019
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flex partially detatched

  19. Fail67,818 miles (+12,092)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,818 miles
    Test number
    969951268087
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near side blade detatched (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flex partially detatched
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,726 miles
    Test number
    587855814186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,726 miles (+7,284)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,726 miles
    Test number
    898565814170
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass48,442 miles (+11,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,442 miles
    Test number
    745186243015
    • NoteFront grill and A/C condenser damaged

  23. Pass37,146 miles (+4,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    126567842407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,701 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,701 miles
    Test number
    888851221072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,963 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,963 miles
    Test number
    772810850099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,721 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,721 miles
    Test number
    224585259048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,835 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    382365509005
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit 2mm
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about LB55 WFA

Does LB55 WFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 WFA is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 WFA?
The MOT on LB55 WFA is valid until 19 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 WFA done?
LB55 WFA was recorded at 157,080 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 7,996 miles a year.
Has LB55 WFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 WFA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 WFA 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 WFA find?
LB55 WFA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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