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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L55 DDMMOT history

L55 DDM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 104,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

L55 DDM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
104,465 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 DDM was last recorded at 104,465 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 7,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,948 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,517 miles
Average per year
9,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,465 miles
  • 2021 – 96,948 miles
  • 2020 – 85,100 miles
  • 2019 – 83,695 miles
  • 2018 – 68,879 miles
  • 2017 – 55,732 miles
  • 2016 – 37,594 miles
  • 2015 – 22,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,465 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing letter missing (0.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet sound deadening falling apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror repeater lens missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront secondary bonnet catch seized
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged heavy damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs discoloured due to heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,465 miles (+7,517)1 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    102983744082
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing letter missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet sound deadening falling apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror repeater lens missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront secondary bonnet catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged heavy damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs discoloured due to heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass96,948 miles (+11,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,948 miles
    Test number
    299228538745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass85,100 miles (+1,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    806228876324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass83,695 miles (+14,816)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,695 miles
    Test number
    297064474230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,879 miles (+13,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    923081621314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    171978781012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,732 miles (+18,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    707752703859
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass37,594 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,594 miles
    Test number
    929406605197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,466 miles (+15,009)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    564876374152
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass22,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,457 miles
    Test number
    806822370756
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L55 DDM

Does L55 DDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 DDM expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 DDM?
The MOT on L55 DDM expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 DDM done?
L55 DDM was recorded at 104,465 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 9,998 miles a year.
Has L55 DDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DDM has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 DDM 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 DDM find?
L55 DDM failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 7 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; front bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated, and 15 more.

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