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Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L55 AVOMOT history

L55 AVO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 127,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L55 AVO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,957 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AVO was last recorded at 127,957 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,901 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
10,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,957 miles
  • 2025 – 118,465 miles
  • 2024 – 108,943 miles
  • 2023 – 102,152 miles
  • 2022 – 91,718 miles
  • 2021 – 79,717 miles
  • 2020 – 72,550 miles
  • 2019 – 64,122 miles
  • 2018 – 51,311 miles
  • 2017 – 38,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,957 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,957 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,957 miles
    Test number
    782031835384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail127,901 miles (+9,436)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    960108889986
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall split open (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass118,465 miles (+9,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,465 miles
    Test number
    825678899334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass108,943 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    397845496744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,152 miles (+10,434)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,152 miles
    Test number
    938431031060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,718 miles (+12,001)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,718 miles
    Test number
    689220054189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,717 miles (+7,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,717 miles
    Test number
    352674901207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass72,550 miles (+8,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    408161834047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass64,122 miles (+12,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    290257706666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock dust cover loose
  10. Pass51,311 miles (+13,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    634993209720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back bench seat lock indicator defective
  11. Pass38,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    465767067363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 AVO

Does L55 AVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AVO is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AVO?
The MOT on L55 AVO is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AVO done?
L55 AVO was recorded at 127,957 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 10,453 miles a year.
Has L55 AVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AVO has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 AVO 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 L55 AVO find?
L55 AVO passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.

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