Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,000 cc
LB55 XEGMOT history
LB55 XEG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,803 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 116,803 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,710 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 XEG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 XEG was last recorded at 116,803 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 11,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 105,252 miles · 3 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,551 miles
- Average per year
- 5,710 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,803 miles
- 2024 – 105,252 miles
- 2023 – 93,828 miles
- 2022 – 89,027 miles
- 2021 – 86,265 miles
- 2020 – 82,850 miles
- 2019 – 78,608 miles
- 2018 – 74,730 miles
- 2017 – 70,303 miles
- 2016 – 66,400 miles
- 2015 – 61,268 miles
- 2013 – 55,653 miles
- 2012 – 49,402 miles
- 2011 – 36,640 miles
- 2010 – 31,272 miles
- 2008 – 25,091 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,803 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,803 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 116,803 miles
- Test number
- 135567821202
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,803 miles (+11,551)3 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,803 miles
- Test number
- 390882373261
- Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,252 miles (+11,424)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 105,252 miles
- Test number
- 749894682546
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,828 miles (+318)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 93,828 miles
- Test number
- 428790314961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,510 miles (+4,483)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,510 miles
- Test number
- 425589472853
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Pass89,027 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,027 miles
- Test number
- 273858438831
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 86,265 miles
- Test number
- 961537637665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,265 miles (+3,415)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,265 miles
- Test number
- 685333699763
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass82,850 miles (+4,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 82,850 miles
- Test number
- 760592109470
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,608 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 78,608 miles
- Test number
- 295960479119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,605 miles (+3,875)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,605 miles
- Test number
- 767042420019
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,730 miles (+4,427)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 74,730 miles
- Test number
- 169195960590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 70,303 miles
- Test number
- 290897096176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,301 miles (+3,901)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,301 miles
- Test number
- 687382556071
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass66,400 miles (+31)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 66,400 miles
- Test number
- 973783750881
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Fail66,369 miles (+5,101)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,369 miles
- Test number
- 235334477701
- 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 Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,268 miles (+5,615)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 61,268 miles
- Test number
- 207226405055
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass55,653 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 55,653 miles
- Test number
- 769017653323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,564 miles (+6,162)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,564 miles
- Test number
- 786272453329
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass49,402 miles (+6,684)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 49,402 miles
- Test number
- 368623262361
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Pass42,718 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 42,718 miles
- Test number
- 256361652091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,640 miles (+5,368)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 36,640 miles
- Test number
- 447726921024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 31,272 miles
- Test number
- 724607920036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,272 miles (+6,181)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 31,272 miles
- Test number
- 203757220053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 25,091 miles
- Test number
- 323915868304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 XEG
- Does LB55 XEG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 XEG expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 XEG?
- The MOT on LB55 XEG expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 XEG done?
- LB55 XEG was recorded at 116,803 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 5,710 miles a year.
- Has LB55 XEG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 XEG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 XEG 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 XEG find?
- LB55 XEG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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