Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB55 XPAMOT history
LB55 XPA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 183,373 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 XPA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 XPA was last recorded at 183,373 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,626 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,747 miles
- Average per year
- 8,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,373 miles
- 2025 – 178,626 miles
- 2024 – 173,603 miles
- 2023 – 168,893 miles
- 2022 – 165,248 miles
- 2021 – 160,975 miles
- 2020 – 158,716 miles
- 2019 – 141,506 miles
- 2018 – 128,909 miles
- 2017 – 115,571 miles
- 2016 – 98,983 miles
- 2015 – 79,710 miles
- 2014 – 64,545 miles
- 2013 – 55,338 miles
- 2012 – 47,877 miles
- 2011 – 42,563 miles
- 2010 – 38,811 miles
- 2009 – 35,002 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,373 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shock mount bush worn.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both thin.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,373 miles (+4,747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 183,373 miles
- Test number
- 343427983153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,626 miles (+5,023)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 178,626 miles
- Test number
- 376339568691
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass173,603 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 173,603 miles
- Test number
- 791131569437
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass168,893 miles (+3,645)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 168,893 miles
- Test number
- 349694317741
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass165,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 165,248 miles
- Test number
- 995126675543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,248 miles (+4,273)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,248 miles
- Test number
- 931343913235
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass160,975 miles (+2,259)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 160,975 miles
- Test number
- 942332031249
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,716 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 158,716 miles
- Test number
- 389934892575
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shock mount bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear nail in tyre.
Fail158,714 miles (+1)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,714 miles
- Test number
- 531589828641
- MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps coming on. (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shock mount bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear nail in tyre.
Fail158,713 miles (+17,207)3 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,713 miles
- Test number
- 796664122322
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top shock mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass141,506 miles (+238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 141,506 miles
- Test number
- 777634361996
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail141,268 miles (+12,359)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,268 miles
- Test number
- 565975383795
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,909 miles (+13,338)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 128,909 miles
- Test number
- 407950536450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,571 miles
- Test number
- 813979960385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,571 miles (+16,588)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,571 miles
- Test number
- 155314335363
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass98,983 miles (+19,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 98,983 miles
- Test number
- 236941418516
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass79,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 79,710 miles
- Test number
- 706854365062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,710 miles (+15,165)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,710 miles
- Test number
- 179564765404
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass64,545 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 64,545 miles
- Test number
- 178092924464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriated.
Fail64,545 miles (+9,207)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,545 miles
- Test number
- 556442624000
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriated.
Pass55,338 miles (+7,461)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 55,338 miles
- Test number
- 515684423042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,877 miles (+5,314)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 47,877 miles
- Test number
- 535144622073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,563 miles (+3,752)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 42,563 miles
- Test number
- 148631321489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,811 miles (+3,809)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,811 miles
- Test number
- 213499620031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 35,002 miles
- Test number
- 241032749037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 XPA
- Does LB55 XPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 XPA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 XPA?
- The MOT on LB55 XPA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 XPA done?
- LB55 XPA was recorded at 183,373 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,469 miles a year.
- Has LB55 XPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 XPA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB55 XPA 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 XPA find?
- LB55 XPA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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