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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

LB55 WXYMOT history

LB55 WXY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,203 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 WXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 WXY was last recorded at 88,203 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,237 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
966 miles
Average per year
4,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,203 miles
  • 2025 – 87,237 miles
  • 2024 – 85,945 miles
  • 2023 – 84,904 miles
  • 2022 – 83,271 miles
  • 2021 – 81,944 miles
  • 2020 – 78,398 miles
  • 2019 – 72,461 miles
  • 2018 – 68,508 miles
  • 2017 – 58,610 miles
  • 2016 – 55,202 miles
  • 2015 – 49,567 miles
  • 2014 – 43,843 miles
  • 2013 – 39,000 miles
  • 2012 – 34,106 miles
  • 2011 – 29,087 miles
  • 2010 – 23,388 miles
  • 2009 – 18,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,203 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust flexi pipe worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,203 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    495715888546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,237 miles (+1,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,237 miles
    Test number
    630592000818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass85,945 miles (+58)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    501524269611
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe worn.
  4. Fail85,887 miles (+983)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    557070252799
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe worn.
  5. Pass84,904 miles (+29)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,904 miles
    Test number
    664885301490
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail84,875 miles (+1,604)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,875 miles
    Test number
    241291352221
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,271 miles (+1,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,271 miles
    Test number
    963455914653
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass81,944 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    347656571512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,398 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    339394557866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,461 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    279008394891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,397 miles (+3,889)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,397 miles
    Test number
    825844451874
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass68,508 miles (+9,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,508 miles
    Test number
    725221219438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  13. Pass58,610 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    304253503355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,202 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    161856607462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,567 miles (+5,724)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    906393705156
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Pass43,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    839340694039
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail43,838 miles (+4,838)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,838 miles
    Test number
    769550294085
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteManagement light stay on.
    • NoteMisfiring.
  18. Pass39,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    777968793034
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail39,000 miles (+4,894)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    737928693062
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass34,106 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,106 miles
    Test number
    239448912192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,087 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,087 miles
    Test number
    129195751187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,388 miles (+4,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,388 miles
    Test number
    293397640401
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass18,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,597 miles
    Test number
    204132249182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 WXY

Does LB55 WXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 WXY is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 WXY?
The MOT on LB55 WXY is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 WXY done?
LB55 WXY was recorded at 88,203 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
Has LB55 WXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 WXY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 WXY 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 WXY find?
LB55 WXY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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