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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L55 BDLMOT history

L55 BDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L55 BDL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,727 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BDL was last recorded at 121,727 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 16,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,219 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,508 miles
Average per year
8,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,727 miles
  • 2025 – 105,219 miles
  • 2024 – 88,183 miles
  • 2023 – 68,960 miles
  • 2022 – 65,538 miles
  • 2020 – 62,702 miles
  • 2019 – 60,708 miles
  • 2018 – 54,828 miles
  • 2017 – 51,025 miles
  • 2016 – 48,336 miles
  • 2015 – 31,960 miles
  • 2014 – 22,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,727 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,727 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    100324105101
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,723 miles (+16,504)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    279178567198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,219 miles (+17,036)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,219 miles
    Test number
    493790105932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,183 miles (+19,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,183 miles
    Test number
    145531916351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,960 miles
    Test number
    601616878100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,960 miles (+3,422)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,960 miles
    Test number
    529612457470
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,538 miles (+2,836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,538 miles
    Test number
    400448609917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,702 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    693744600281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,708 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    974158219189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,828 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    840236953303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,025 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    383961501754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,336 miles (+16,376)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    120998085693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,960 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,960 miles
    Test number
    558463513329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,213 miles
    Test number
    347842544438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BDL

Does L55 BDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BDL is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 BDL?
The MOT on L55 BDL is valid until 18 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 BDL done?
L55 BDL was recorded at 121,727 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 8,431 miles a year.
Has L55 BDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BDL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 BDL 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 BDL find?
L55 BDL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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