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LB55MDF
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LB55MDF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,860 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,941 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip broken. (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,613 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 169,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,769 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2023 10 Jun 202627 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,456 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2022 10 Jun 202627 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,777 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front side arm has play
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,993 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020 10 Jun 20266 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)) Repair immediately
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,267 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019 10 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,105 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,217 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018 10 Jun 202627 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,007 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017 10 Jun 202627 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,194 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,781 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,369 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2014 10 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,426 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,657 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012 10 Jun 202619 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,526 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2011 10 Jun 20262 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,427 MI
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LB55MDF was registered on 2005-12-20
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