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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LC55 VBMMOT history

LC55 VBM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2022.

LC55 VBM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
210,956 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VBM was last recorded at 210,956 miles on 19 Mar 2022, 11,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,444 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
11,512 miles
Average per year
13,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 210,956 miles
  • 2021 – 199,444 miles
  • 2020 – 193,694 miles
  • 2019 – 182,211 miles
  • 2018 – 164,648 miles
  • 2017 – 151,704 miles
  • 2016 – 140,615 miles
  • 2015 – 125,939 miles
  • 2014 – 101,944 miles
  • 2013 – 85,450 miles
  • 2012 – 74,092 miles
  • 2011 – 61,351 miles
  • 2010 – 50,653 miles
  • 2009 – 37,447 miles
  • 2008 – 32,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray loose

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,956 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,956 miles
    Test number
    318584524318
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose

  2. Fail210,956 miles (+11,512)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,956 miles
    Test number
    759546276959
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose

  3. Pass199,444 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    199,444 miles
    Test number
    721197522596
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail199,442 miles (+5,748)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,442 miles
    Test number
    711950683693
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,694 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    193,694 miles
    Test number
    624444238386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail193,664 miles (+11,453)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,664 miles
    Test number
    307834210118
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass182,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    182,211 miles
    Test number
    161635737807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail182,210 miles (+17,562)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,210 miles
    Test number
    700131312585
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass164,648 miles (+12,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,648 miles
    Test number
    625499555381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,704 miles (+11,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,704 miles
    Test number
    335177520791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass140,615 miles (+14,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,615 miles
    Test number
    364597863281
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass125,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,939 miles
    Test number
    147019885469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,939 miles (+23,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,939 miles
    Test number
    506617885011
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass101,944 miles (+16,494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,944 miles
    Test number
    637890294093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,450 miles (+11,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,450 miles
    Test number
    167962273414
    • NoteBoth front door mirrors casing damaged

  16. Pass74,092 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    966308682004
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail74,092 miles (+12,741)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    455798582045
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass61,351 miles (+10,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,351 miles
    Test number
    437780381087
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass50,653 miles (+13,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,653 miles
    Test number
    930041880021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass37,447 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,447 miles
    Test number
    624528509160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    271541488211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 VBM

Does LC55 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VBM expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VBM?
The MOT on LC55 VBM expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VBM done?
LC55 VBM was recorded at 210,956 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2022, an average of 13,247 miles a year.
Has LC55 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VBM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 VBM 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 VBM find?
LC55 VBM passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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