Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB55 XJWMOT history
LB55 XJW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 128,603 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 XJW
- 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
- 15 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 XJW was last recorded at 128,603 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 5,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,979 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,624 miles
- Average per year
- 5,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,603 miles
- 2025 – 122,979 miles
- 2024 – 118,102 miles
- 2023 – 113,027 miles
- 2022 – 109,995 miles
- 2021 – 106,138 miles
- 2020 – 102,397 miles
- 2019 – 94,395 miles
- 2018 – 90,609 miles
- 2017 – 88,178 miles
- 2016 – 87,462 miles
- 2015 – 84,765 miles
- 2014 – 81,526 miles
- 2013 – 75,657 miles
- 2012 – 70,610 miles
- 2011 – 63,530 miles
- 2010 – 59,035 miles
- 2009 – 39,598 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 128,603 miles
- Test number
- 421802758177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,603 miles (+5,624)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,603 miles
- Test number
- 619274899067
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass122,979 miles (+4,877)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 122,979 miles
- Test number
- 885468735527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,102 miles (+5,075)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 118,102 miles
- Test number
- 696610962858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,027 miles (+3,032)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 113,027 miles
- Test number
- 215528990186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,995 miles (+3,857)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 109,995 miles
- Test number
- 992876901906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,138 miles (+3,741)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 106,138 miles
- Test number
- 127656198038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,397 miles (+8,002)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 102,397 miles
- Test number
- 884557184110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,395 miles (+3,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,395 miles
- Test number
- 696246662566
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,609 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 90,609 miles
- Test number
- 170259587844
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail90,609 miles (+2,431)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,609 miles
- Test number
- 478079414721
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass88,178 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 88,178 miles
- Test number
- 462371494389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,160 miles (+698)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,160 miles
- Test number
- 411159868274
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass87,462 miles (+2,697)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 87,462 miles
- Test number
- 157748984647
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass84,765 miles (+3,239)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 84,765 miles
- Test number
- 426166483440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,526 miles (+5,869)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 81,526 miles
- Test number
- 668603324350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,657 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 75,657 miles
- Test number
- 978339103360
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail75,657 miles (+5,047)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,657 miles
- Test number
- 489759903411
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,610 miles (+7,080)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,610 miles
- Test number
- 318974612311
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass63,530 miles (+4,495)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 63,530 miles
- Test number
- 877277301367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,035 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 59,035 miles
- Test number
- 261009420352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,034 miles (+7,640)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,034 miles
- Test number
- 430683220310
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake disc,s worn
Pass51,394 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,394 miles
- Test number
- 481787220045
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,394 miles (+11,796)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,394 miles
- Test number
- 770307420073
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass39,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 39,598 miles
- Test number
- 380804449088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 XJW
- Does LB55 XJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 XJW is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 XJW?
- The MOT on LB55 XJW is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 XJW done?
- LB55 XJW was recorded at 128,603 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
- Has LB55 XJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 XJW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 XJW 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 XJW find?
- LB55 XJW passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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