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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 XKEMOT history

LB55 XKE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
175,142 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XKE was last recorded at 175,142 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 4,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,032 miles · 19 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,110 miles
Average per year
8,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,142 miles
  • 2022 – 171,032 miles
  • 2021 – 165,401 miles
  • 2020 – 160,821 miles
  • 2019 – 154,609 miles
  • 2018 – 147,227 miles
  • 2017 – 134,010 miles
  • 2016 – 123,018 miles
  • 2015 – 113,639 miles
  • 2014 – 104,997 miles
  • 2013 – 96,565 miles
  • 2012 – 91,118 miles
  • 2011 – 77,186 miles
  • 2010 – 61,064 miles
  • 2009 – 46,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,142 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays unable to view/inspect some components

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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,142 miles (+4,110)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,142 miles
    Test number
    217486165048
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays unable to view/inspect some components

  2. Pass171,032 miles (+5,631)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    171,032 miles
    Test number
    943379914579
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside Shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear Brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

  3. Pass165,401 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,401 miles
    Test number
    368247030870
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front wing corroded

  4. Fail165,401 miles (+4,580)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,401 miles
    Test number
    189480727121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front wing corroded

  5. Pass160,821 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,821 miles
    Test number
    787603295856
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,821 miles (+6,212)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,821 miles
    Test number
    523847841691
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,609 miles (+7,382)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,609 miles
    Test number
    440533747698
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass147,227 miles (+13,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,227 miles
    Test number
    490899118643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray/engine cover fitted

  9. Pass134,010 miles (+10,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,010 miles
    Test number
    749487967250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge tread area (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass123,018 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,018 miles
    Test number
    152355142880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail123,005 miles (+9,366)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,005 miles
    Test number
    689466491560
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass113,639 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    877581665041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail113,634 miles (+8,637)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,634 miles
    Test number
    406628555050
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass104,997 miles (+8,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    496322064057
    • 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)

  15. Pass96,565 miles (+5,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,565 miles
    Test number
    578675363062
    • NoteBoth front tyres are approaching the limit 195/65/15/v

  16. Pass91,118 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    737522352145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail90,675 miles (+13,489)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,675 miles
    Test number
    887642822191
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass77,186 miles (+16,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,186 miles
    Test number
    785004551087
    • NoteBoth rear discs slighty pitted but ok

  19. Pass61,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,064 miles
    Test number
    651612720071
    • NoteBonnet catch hard to close

  20. Fail661,064 miles (+614,904)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    661,064 miles
    Test number
    192212820463
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet catch hard to close

  21. Pass46,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    991360549080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XKE

Does LB55 XKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XKE expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XKE?
The MOT on LB55 XKE expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XKE done?
LB55 XKE was recorded at 175,142 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 8,666 miles a year.
Has LB55 XKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XKE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 XKE 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 XKE find?
LB55 XKE passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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