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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LC55 VBUMOT history

LC55 VBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

LC55 VBU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
163,867 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VBU was last recorded at 163,867 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,787 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
7,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,867 miles
  • 2022 – 157,269 miles
  • 2021 – 151,572 miles
  • 2020 – 141,909 miles
  • 2019 – 127,795 miles
  • 2018 – 112,656 miles
  • 2016 – 111,732 miles
  • 2015 – 93,867 miles
  • 2014 – 77,186 miles
  • 2013 – 67,049 miles
  • 2012 – 59,373 miles
  • 2010 – 49,888 miles
  • 2009 – 44,198 miles
  • 2008 – 35,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,867 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,867 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,867 miles
    Test number
    381473907921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail163,787 miles (+6,518)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,787 miles
    Test number
    595125773895
    • MajorFuel system component leaking rubber pipe on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,269 miles (+153)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,269 miles
    Test number
    444546971543
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail157,116 miles (+5,544)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,116 miles
    Test number
    617709504760
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,572 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,572 miles
    Test number
    478798130056
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail151,572 miles (+9,663)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,572 miles
    Test number
    253468614083
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,909 miles (+14,114)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,909 miles
    Test number
    603812963088
    • MinorOffside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,795 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,795 miles
    Test number
    574513852503
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail127,795 miles (+15,139)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,795 miles
    Test number
    822114996147
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,656 miles (+924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    424264412454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight deteriation/leak from n/s outer cv gaiter surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

  11. Pass111,732 miles (+17,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    422429554201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

  12. Pass93,867 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    225786185039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail93,867 miles (+16,681)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    638206285099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,186 miles (+10,137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,186 miles
    Test number
    736643594036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,049 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,049 miles
    Test number
    398698973071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,373 miles (+9,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    546924852067
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass49,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    451806200327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,888 miles (+5,690)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    281876100355
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass44,198 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,198 miles
    Test number
    334751339396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,176 miles (+8,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    442219229447
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,607 miles
    Test number
    690497028348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VBU

Does LC55 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VBU expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VBU?
The MOT on LC55 VBU expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VBU done?
LC55 VBU was recorded at 163,867 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 7,823 miles a year.
Has LC55 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VBU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 VBU 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 VBU find?
LC55 VBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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