
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc
LR55 ZBYMOT history
LR55 ZBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 149,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 149,310 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,140 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 ZBY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 ZBY was last recorded at 149,310 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 13,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 135,370 miles · 13 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 13,940 miles
- Average per year
- 8,140 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 149,310 miles
- 2021 – 135,370 miles
- 2020 – 122,565 miles
- 2019 – 104,751 miles
- 2018 – 98,136 miles
- 2015 – 97,704 miles
- 2014 – 89,902 miles
- 2012 – 71,982 miles
- 2011 – 64,164 miles
- 2010 – 53,376 miles
- 2009 – 43,177 miles
- 2008 – 34,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Advise engine warning light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Advise n/s outer driveshaft boot deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,310 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 149,310 miles
- Test number
- 868562530623
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail149,310 miles (+13,940)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,310 miles
- Test number
- 289338116490
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass135,370 miles (+73)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 135,370 miles
- Test number
- 210684442320
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAdvise engine warning light on
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s outer driveshaft boot deteriorating
Fail135,297 miles (+12,732)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,297 miles
- Test number
- 835397031737
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAdvise engine warning light on
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s outer driveshaft boot deteriorating
Pass122,565 miles (+17,814)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,565 miles
- Test number
- 902957075822
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,751 miles (+6,615)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 104,751 miles
- Test number
- 309259315564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,136 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,136 miles
- Test number
- 705355898767
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail98,136 miles (+432)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,136 miles
- Test number
- 653955618987
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,704 miles (+7,802)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 97,704 miles
- Test number
- 543935980639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,902 miles (+17,920)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 89,902 miles
- Test number
- 585501364155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,982 miles (+7,818)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 71,982 miles
- Test number
- 585415352338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,164 miles (+10,788)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 64,164 miles
- Test number
- 236215851375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,376 miles (+10,199)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 53,376 miles
- Test number
- 721104650305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,177 miles (+8,883)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 43,177 miles
- Test number
- 991903619328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 34,294 miles
- Test number
- 591174298279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 ZBY
- Does LR55 ZBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 ZBY expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 ZBY?
- The MOT on LR55 ZBY expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 ZBY done?
- LR55 ZBY was recorded at 149,310 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 8,140 miles a year.
- Has LR55 ZBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 ZBY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR55 ZBY 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 LR55 ZBY find?
- LR55 ZBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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