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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LC55 DBZMOT history

LC55 DBZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LC55 DBZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,267 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 DBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 DBZ was last recorded at 125,267 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,264 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,267 miles
  • 2024 – 118,145 miles
  • 2023 – 108,290 miles
  • 2022 – 93,759 miles
  • 2021 – 88,469 miles
  • 2020 – 82,901 miles
  • 2019 – 78,284 miles
  • 2018 – 75,239 miles
  • 2017 – 67,279 miles
  • 2016 – 61,589 miles
  • 2015 – 56,874 miles
  • 2014 – 52,345 miles
  • 2013 – 46,578 miles
  • 2012 – 40,862 miles
  • 2011 – 34,848 miles
  • 2010 – 29,209 miles
  • 2009 – 25,319 miles
  • 2008 – 18,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on sub-frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on sub-frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,267 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,267 miles
    Test number
    817451798833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,264 miles (+7,119)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,264 miles
    Test number
    247978144303
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Close to excessive (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass118,145 miles (+9,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,145 miles
    Test number
    811521970275
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass108,290 miles (+14,531)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,290 miles
    Test number
    295870394672
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,759 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,759 miles
    Test number
    442454068258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,757 miles (+5,288)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,757 miles
    Test number
    436649149082
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,469 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,469 miles
    Test number
    347741767521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,406 miles (+5,505)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,406 miles
    Test number
    931003012160
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 maximum limit failed at 1.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,901 miles
    Test number
    133265502476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,901 miles (+4,617)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,901 miles
    Test number
    956845344105
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,284 miles
    Test number
    202443650673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryHead cleaning recommended

  12. Fail78,284 miles (+3,045)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,284 miles
    Test number
    528662201327
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre 3nails not repairable replacement needed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryHead cleaning recommended

  13. Pass75,239 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,239 miles
    Test number
    263946359526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes on subframe, starting to split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail75,238 miles (+7,959)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    884520064849
    • 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 possibly refit (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes on subframe, starting to split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass67,279 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    914515732285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    780907974597
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear tyre wall starting to crack

  17. Fail66,976 miles (+5,387)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    539141980677
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear tyre wall starting to crack

  18. Pass61,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    130241982284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,589 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    160747988099
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass61,589 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    578556639583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    811881837421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,874 miles (+4,529)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    747862257266
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass52,345 miles (+5,767)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,345 miles
    Test number
    127843294271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,578 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,578 miles
    Test number
    395161293430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,862 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    859189282262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,848 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    189061191279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,209 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,209 miles
    Test number
    180486380208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,319 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,319 miles
    Test number
    822566499214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,118 miles
    Test number
    193537078285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 DBZ

Does LC55 DBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 DBZ is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 DBZ?
The MOT on LC55 DBZ is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 DBZ done?
LC55 DBZ was recorded at 125,267 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,270 miles a year.
Has LC55 DBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 DBZ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 DBZ 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 LC55 DBZ find?
LC55 DBZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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