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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 ZPNMOT history

LB55 ZPN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 218,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
218,402 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZPN
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
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 ZPN was last recorded at 218,402 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 1,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,998 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,404 miles
Average per year
7,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,402 miles
  • 2024 – 216,998 miles
  • 2023 – 203,725 miles
  • 2022 – 194,267 miles
  • 2021 – 181,263 miles
  • 2020 – 161,074 miles
  • 2019 – 151,979 miles
  • 2018 – 143,491 miles
  • 2017 – 137,603 miles
  • 2016 – 132,936 miles
  • 2015 – 129,521 miles
  • 2014 – 121,629 miles
  • 2013 – 116,308 miles
  • 2012 – 113,149 miles
  • 2010 – 112,416 miles
  • 2009 – 112,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail218,402 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer SIDE PANEL CORROSION [ WHEEL ARCH]
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer SIDE PANEL CORROSION [ WHEEL ARCH]
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.6 (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.

  • Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail218,402 miles (+1,404)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,402 miles
    Test number
    780195561783
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer SIDE PANEL CORROSION [ WHEEL ARCH]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer SIDE PANEL CORROSION [ WHEEL ARCH]
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail216,998 miles (+13,273)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,998 miles
    Test number
    661084720846
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust back box missing ? (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs Changing ASAP !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs Changing ASAP !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass203,725 miles (+9,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    203,725 miles
    Test number
    792774810830
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass194,267 miles (+13,004)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    194,267 miles
    Test number
    466767018687
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass181,263 miles (+20,189)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    181,263 miles
    Test number
    290311981312
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,074 miles (+9,095)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,074 miles
    Test number
    390218948903
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass151,979 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,979 miles
    Test number
    548405329846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,491 miles (+5,888)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,491 miles
    Test number
    377011811450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,603 miles
    Test number
    546562665968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,603 miles (+4,667)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,603 miles
    Test number
    702598426940
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass132,936 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    132,936 miles
    Test number
    239869405251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,521 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,521 miles
    Test number
    397475105717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,629 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    121,629 miles
    Test number
    346660744305
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass116,308 miles (+3,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,308 miles
    Test number
    466689433382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass113,149 miles (+733)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    275971242304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass112,416 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    881139850191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    753931369192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,105 miles (+10,896)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    781991369171
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass101,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,209 miles
    Test number
    504082509096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB55 ZPN

Does LB55 ZPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 ZPN expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZPN?
The MOT on LB55 ZPN expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 ZPN done?
LB55 ZPN was recorded at 218,402 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 7,254 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZPN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZPN 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 ZPN find?
LB55 ZPN failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; front oil leaking excessively from engine; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded, and 10 more.

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