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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 XJTMOT history

LB55 XJT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
210,687 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XJT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 XJT was last recorded at 210,687 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 14,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,307 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
14,380 miles
Average per year
9,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,687 miles
  • 2023 – 196,307 miles
  • 2022 – 185,926 miles
  • 2021 – 176,209 miles
  • 2020 – 168,264 miles
  • 2019 – 153,934 miles
  • 2018 – 137,185 miles
  • 2017 – 121,122 miles
  • 2016 – 111,125 miles
  • 2015 – 106,455 miles
  • 2014 – 103,722 miles
  • 2013 – 99,216 miles
  • 2012 – 86,940 miles
  • 2011 – 79,302 miles
  • 2009 – 61,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail210,687 miles
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail210,687 miles (+14,380)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,687 miles
    Test number
    791871663918
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass196,307 miles (+33)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    196,307 miles
    Test number
    370543557249
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail196,274 miles (+10,348)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,274 miles
    Test number
    287760004068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

  4. Pass185,926 miles (+255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,926 miles
    Test number
    661361892385
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail185,671 miles (+9,462)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,671 miles
    Test number
    280869309474
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass176,209 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,209 miles
    Test number
    638930273388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail176,204 miles (+7,940)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,204 miles
    Test number
    323945816588
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass168,264 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    168,264 miles
    Test number
    479076188956
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail168,264 miles (+14,330)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,264 miles
    Test number
    902886954531
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass153,934 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    153,934 miles
    Test number
    168520956617
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail153,934 miles (+16,749)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,934 miles
    Test number
    144496835079
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass137,185 miles (+16,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,185 miles
    Test number
    581214017869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass121,122 miles (+9,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,122 miles
    Test number
    702372938795
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass111,125 miles (+4,670)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    231524701207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,455 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,455 miles
    Test number
    855673315043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,722 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,722 miles
    Test number
    199349504020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,216 miles (+12,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    198782413098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,940 miles (+7,638)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    206645032411
    • 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass79,302 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    729647821192
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Fail79,302 miles (+18,064)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    136743921129
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Pass61,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    193061929486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XJT

Does LB55 XJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XJT expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XJT?
The MOT on LB55 XJT expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XJT done?
LB55 XJT was recorded at 210,687 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 9,882 miles a year.
Has LB55 XJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XJT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 XJT 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 XJT find?
LB55 XJT failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill; offside vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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