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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L55 DJMMOT history

L55 DJM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

L55 DJM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
128,382 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 DJM was last recorded at 128,382 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,254 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,128 miles
Average per year
3,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,382 miles
  • 2024 – 127,254 miles
  • 2023 – 125,655 miles
  • 2022 – 124,076 miles
  • 2021 – 122,950 miles
  • 2020 – 120,034 miles
  • 2019 – 118,518 miles
  • 2018 – 116,706 miles
  • 2017 – 114,755 miles
  • 2016 – 109,559 miles
  • 2014 – 106,233 miles
  • 2013 – 102,883 miles
  • 2012 – 99,858 miles
  • 2011 – 96,506 miles
  • 2010 – 90,971 miles
  • 2009 – 85,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,382 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,382 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,382 miles
    Test number
    101285233933
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,254 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,254 miles
    Test number
    580900597335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail127,252 miles (+1,597)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,252 miles
    Test number
    592781872742
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,655 miles (+4)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,655 miles
    Test number
    926540018984
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail125,651 miles (+1,575)1 dangerous1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,651 miles
    Test number
    848827590739
    • DangerousNearside Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,076 miles (+1,126)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,076 miles
    Test number
    757829881405
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass122,950 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,950 miles
    Test number
    295946291618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,034 miles (+1,516)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,034 miles
    Test number
    331446087387
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass118,518 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    388168876443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,706 miles
    Test number
    191324744348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail116,706 miles (+1,951)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,706 miles
    Test number
    659084612872
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass114,755 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,755 miles
    Test number
    675558342827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass109,559 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,559 miles
    Test number
    519690828181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall wonn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall worn

  14. Pass106,233 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,233 miles
    Test number
    547994204323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,883 miles (+3,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    167812003310
    • NoteR/N/S Tyre worn on inside edge.

  16. Pass99,858 miles (+3,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    755644002300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,506 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    488215401438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted undereside from front to rear

  18. Fail96,506 miles (+5,535)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    498395901356
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted undereside from front to rear

  19. Pass90,971 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    471696500482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,674 miles
    Test number
    372792329354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,674 miles (+10,898)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,674 miles
    Test number
    443531429470
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  22. Pass74,776 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    593270749071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail74,766 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    901234639043
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 DJM

Does L55 DJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 DJM expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 DJM?
The MOT on L55 DJM expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 DJM done?
L55 DJM was recorded at 128,382 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 3,218 miles a year.
Has L55 DJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DJM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 DJM 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 DJM find?
L55 DJM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake lever worn, but not excessively.

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