Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc
55 FXJMOT history
55 FXJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1991. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 183,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 183,434 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 874 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 55 FXJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 1 Sept 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
55 FXJ was last recorded at 183,434 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2014.
- Previous MOT
- 183,026 miles · 27 Oct 2014
- Between the last two tests
- 408 miles
- Average per year
- 874 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,434 miles
- 2014 – 183,026 miles
- 2013 – 182,525 miles
- 2012 – 181,803 miles
- 2011 – 181,619 miles
- 2008 – 175,801 miles
- 2007 – 172,407 miles
- 2006 – 166,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,434 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
11 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,434 miles (+408)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 183,434 miles
- Test number
- 840278461170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,026 miles (+501)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 183,026 miles
- Test number
- 936810704398
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteFront tyres perishing
Pass182,525 miles (+722)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 182,525 miles
- Test number
- 836479243244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres perished
Pass181,803 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 181,803 miles
- Test number
- 266175242245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,619 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,619 miles
- Test number
- 587725691080
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass181,619 miles (+5,818)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 181,619 miles
- Test number
- 818755391092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,801 miles (+3,394)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 175,801 miles
- Test number
- 261773718378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,407 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 172,407 miles
- Test number
- 703192397294
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Fail172,404 miles (+5,990)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,404 miles
- Test number
- 771769787214
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Pass166,414 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 166,414 miles
- Test number
- 553073586235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,410 miles5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,410 miles
- Test number
- 330729676401
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about 55 FXJ
- What vehicle is registration 55 FXJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 55 FXJ on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1991. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 55 FXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 55 FXJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 55 FXJ?
- The MOT on 55 FXJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 55 FXJ done?
- 55 FXJ was recorded at 183,434 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 874 miles a year.
- Has 55 FXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 55 FXJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2011.
- Has the mileage on 55 FXJ 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 55 FXJ find?
- 55 FXJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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