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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 XEJMOT history

LB55 XEJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
145,097 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 XEJ was last recorded at 145,097 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 6,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,872 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,225 miles
Average per year
6,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,097 miles
  • 2025 – 138,872 miles
  • 2024 – 131,828 miles
  • 2023 – 125,152 miles
  • 2022 – 118,838 miles
  • 2021 – 111,945 miles
  • 2020 – 105,206 miles
  • 2019 – 97,075 miles
  • 2018 – 89,667 miles
  • 2017 – 78,931 miles
  • 2016 – 74,211 miles
  • 2015 – 69,634 miles
  • 2014 – 65,440 miles
  • 2013 – 59,998 miles
  • 2012 – 53,710 miles
  • 2011 – 46,790 miles
  • 2010 – 40,611 miles
  • 2008 – 32,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,097 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,097 miles (+6,225)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,097 miles
    Test number
    457137035580
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,872 miles
    Test number
    261558597185
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,872 miles (+7,044)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,872 miles
    Test number
    553657995190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,828 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,828 miles
    Test number
    995805250164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,825 miles (+6,673)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,825 miles
    Test number
    442326159000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to excessively binding nearside rear brake (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass125,152 miles (+6,314)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,152 miles
    Test number
    301284023719
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,838 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,838 miles
    Test number
    311319783736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,945 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,945 miles
    Test number
    720474364937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail111,945 miles (+6,739)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,945 miles
    Test number
    823513010074
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass105,206 miles (+8,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,206 miles
    Test number
    519865742919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,075 miles (+7,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,075 miles
    Test number
    377361944303
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine cover fitted

  12. Pass89,667 miles (+10,736)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    818420758214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,931 miles (+4,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,931 miles
    Test number
    245606037216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,211 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    251060355579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,634 miles (+4,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    826772555063
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass65,440 miles (+5,442)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    139869644475
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass59,998 miles (+6,288)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,998 miles
    Test number
    178681653469
    • NoteRattle from engine bay area
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  18. Pass53,710 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    899033012054
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Fail53,710 miles (+6,920)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    759432212072
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass46,790 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    305716901040
    • NoteCuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear low
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake arm does not fully return
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear low on edges
    • NoteSmall split in both outer CV gaiters and slightly damp

  21. Fail46,790 miles (+6,179)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    906996001093
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear low
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake arm does not fully return
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear low on edges
    • NoteSmall split in both outer CV gaiters and slightly damp

  22. Pass40,611 miles (+7,982)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    603328200020
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear low

  23. Pass32,629 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,629 miles
    Test number
    854297548309
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Questions about LB55 XEJ

Does LB55 XEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XEJ expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XEJ?
The MOT on LB55 XEJ expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XEJ done?
LB55 XEJ was recorded at 145,097 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,537 miles a year.
Has LB55 XEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XEJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 XEJ 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 XEJ find?
LB55 XEJ failed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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