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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LX55 MBFMOT history

LX55 MBF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

LX55 MBF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
142,121 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 MBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 MBF was last recorded at 142,121 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 13,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,115 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13,006 miles
Average per year
8,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,121 miles
  • 2024 – 129,115 miles
  • 2021 – 120,898 miles
  • 2020 – 111,991 miles
  • 2019 – 107,223 miles
  • 2018 – 90,651 miles
  • 2017 – 80,632 miles
  • 2016 – 68,489 miles
  • 2015 – 58,514 miles
  • 2014 – 49,061 miles
  • 2013 – 35,246 miles
  • 2012 – 27,422 miles
  • 2011 – 23,799 miles
  • 2010 – 19,768 miles
  • 2009 – 15,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,121 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper 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))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split ( Tape repair attempt) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Heat shield rubbing against brake disc (1.1.21 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in side wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,121 miles (+13,006)2 dangerous23 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,121 miles
    Test number
    654080074017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split ( Tape repair attempt) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Heat shield rubbing against brake disc (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,115 miles (+8,217)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,115 miles
    Test number
    722945164288
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear frame, arms, springs suspension mountings area and others components corroded

  3. Pass120,898 miles (+8,907)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,898 miles
    Test number
    686471200783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,991 miles (+4,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,991 miles
    Test number
    464129836515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass107,223 miles (+16,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    556525381947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,651 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    968775902579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,632 miles (+12,143)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,632 miles
    Test number
    963105421814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,489 miles (+9,975)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    735712205505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,514 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    930801935291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cuts in side wall.

  10. Fail58,510 miles (+9,449)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,510 miles
    Test number
    721898597356
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cuts in side wall.

  11. Pass49,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    835427884241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,055 miles (+13,809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,055 miles
    Test number
    309947384292
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass35,246 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    359474873273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,422 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,422 miles
    Test number
    868165082286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,799 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,799 miles
    Test number
    258400881242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,768 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    432451990207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,275 miles
    Test number
    303175799183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail15,273 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,273 miles
    Test number
    912295699141
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX55 MBF

Does LX55 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 MBF expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 MBF?
The MOT on LX55 MBF expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 MBF done?
LX55 MBF was recorded at 142,121 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 8,189 miles a year.
Has LX55 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 MBF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 MBF 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 LX55 MBF find?
LX55 MBF failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 23 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; central front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 28 more.

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