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Beige · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 WYUMOT history

LB55 WYU is a beige diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
171,243 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 WYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 WYU was last recorded at 171,243 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 8,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,996 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,247 miles
Average per year
9,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,243 miles
  • 2022 – 162,996 miles
  • 2021 – 155,277 miles
  • 2020 – 147,277 miles
  • 2019 – 136,317 miles
  • 2018 – 125,528 miles
  • 2017 – 115,540 miles
  • 2016 – 106,696 miles
  • 2015 – 97,218 miles
  • 2014 – 89,915 miles
  • 2013 – 84,974 miles
  • 2012 – 74,668 miles
  • 2011 – 58,006 miles
  • 2010 – 47,361 miles
  • 2009 – 38,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,243 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1m-1, mean reading 3.42m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,243 miles (+8,247)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,243 miles
    Test number
    527171072729
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1m-1, mean reading 3.42m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass162,996 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,996 miles
    Test number
    189766385968
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail162,989 miles (+7,712)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,989 miles
    Test number
    905049975471
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00m-1 , actual mean reading 4.45m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,277 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,277 miles
    Test number
    281169503513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail155,242 miles (+7,965)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,242 miles
    Test number
    299794170659
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass147,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,277 miles
    Test number
    192663768561
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail147,244 miles (+10,927)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,244 miles
    Test number
    723858743429
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,317 miles (+10,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    705231030250
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven

  9. Pass125,528 miles (+9,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,528 miles
    Test number
    835090007927
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight binding

  10. Pass115,540 miles (+8,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    914408734853
    • AdvisoryBoth arm bushes perished and worn
    • AdvisoryDamp round diesel pump area

  11. Pass106,696 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,696 miles
    Test number
    812607152082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has a deep cut (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail106,629 miles (+9,411)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    205569909052
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has a deep cut (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass97,218 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    889074475150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front tyre has a deep cut

  14. Fail97,218 miles (+7,303)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    105674075199
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front tyre has a deep cut

  15. Pass89,915 miles (+4,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,915 miles
    Test number
    137640964125
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass84,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,974 miles
    Test number
    968012773191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,974 miles (+10,306)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,974 miles
    Test number
    999542073196
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass74,668 miles (+16,662)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    847632862046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,006 miles
    Test number
    666617921066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,006 miles (+10,645)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,006 miles
    Test number
    667914521083
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass47,361 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    892680550056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    172951949045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 WYU

Does LB55 WYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 WYU expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 WYU?
The MOT on LB55 WYU expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 WYU done?
LB55 WYU was recorded at 171,243 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 9,078 miles a year.
Has LB55 WYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 WYU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 WYU 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 WYU find?
LB55 WYU failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1m-1, mean reading 3.42m-1; front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides, and 11 more.

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