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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 XJUMOT history

LB55 XJU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
183,405 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XJU
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
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XJU was last recorded at 183,405 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,400 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 183,405 miles
  • 2020 – 174,804 miles
  • 2019 – 167,186 miles
  • 2018 – 160,072 miles
  • 2017 – 149,302 miles
  • 2016 – 139,365 miles
  • 2015 – 128,335 miles
  • 2014 – 114,163 miles
  • 2013 – 102,055 miles
  • 2012 – 88,936 miles
  • 2011 – 74,718 miles
  • 2010 – 60,889 miles
  • 2009 – 47,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,405 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn/ Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn/ Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,405 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,405 miles
    Test number
    674729442159
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail183,400 miles (+8,596)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,400 miles
    Test number
    732206442925
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass174,804 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,804 miles
    Test number
    587300875537
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn/ Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear bush worn/ Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail174,804 miles (+7,618)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,804 miles
    Test number
    473130892340
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn/ Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear bush worn/ Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass167,186 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,186 miles
    Test number
    730757178274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTracking advised
  6. Fail167,186 miles (+7,114)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,186 miles
    Test number
    664385786418
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTracking advised
  7. Pass160,072 miles (+10,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,072 miles
    Test number
    535058002749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass149,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,302 miles
    Test number
    325435199221
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail149,302 miles (+9,937)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,302 miles
    Test number
    839001797895
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass139,365 miles (+11,030)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,365 miles
    Test number
    844036386086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,335 miles (+14,172)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,335 miles
    Test number
    392957741904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,163 miles (+12,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,163 miles
    Test number
    216591484206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,055 miles (+13,119)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,055 miles
    Test number
    877783533366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,936 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    219118932367
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass88,936 miles (+14,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    448918532448
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass74,718 miles (+13,829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    449669631440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,889 miles
    Test number
    463390650457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,889 miles (+3,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,889 miles
    Test number
    992500650321
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass56,964 miles (+9,292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    794671320014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    643388509017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XJU

Does LB55 XJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XJU expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XJU?
The MOT on LB55 XJU expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XJU done?
LB55 XJU was recorded at 183,405 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 10,562 miles a year.
Has LB55 XJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XJU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 XJU 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 XJU find?
LB55 XJU passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 5 more.

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