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LB55MBF
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LB55MBF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 06 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
7 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 79,325 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- coolant level low
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 79,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- coolant level low
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,478 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
1 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 75,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,216 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tarling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 72,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
- coolant level low
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tarling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,315 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and pads low (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,528 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,094 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested backbox leaking (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,075 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 61,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,275 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,552 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre heaviley cracked on outer sidewall
- Nearside Front Tyre heaviley cracked on inner side wall
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,826 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,519 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202629 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,519 MI
11 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,513 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2014 11 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,559 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,003 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,538 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,973 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,042 MI
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LB55MBF was registered on 2005-12-08
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