
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
Full MOT history
10 tests since 20 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
Pass83,695 miles (+14,816)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,695 miles
- Test number
- 297064474230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,879 miles (+13,147)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 68,879 miles
- Test number
- 923081621314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 55,732 miles
- Test number
- 171978781012
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass37,594 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 37,594 miles
- Test number
- 929406605197
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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