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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L55 ENSMOT history

L55 ENS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L55 ENS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
157,228 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ENS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ENS was last recorded at 157,228 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 3,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,470 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,758 miles
Average per year
8,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,228 miles
  • 2025 – 153,470 miles
  • 2024 – 149,279 miles
  • 2023 – 145,237 miles
  • 2022 – 135,325 miles
  • 2021 – 125,889 miles
  • 2019 – 113,543 miles
  • 2018 – 101,822 miles
  • 2017 – 91,534 miles
  • 2016 – 77,829 miles
  • 2015 – 65,907 miles
  • 2014 – 54,209 miles
  • 2013 – 42,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,228 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,228 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    157,228 miles
    Test number
    513321283787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail157,226 miles (+3,756)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,226 miles
    Test number
    677793623842
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass153,470 miles (+4,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    153,470 miles
    Test number
    365253552536
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,279 miles (+4,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,279 miles
    Test number
    899286048291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,237 miles (+9,912)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,237 miles
    Test number
    795713596503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,325 miles
    Test number
    657924226285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,325 miles (+9,436)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,325 miles
    Test number
    632454920061
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass125,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,889 miles
    Test number
    497919198320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,887 miles (+12,344)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,887 miles
    Test number
    246973715592
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass113,543 miles (+11,721)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,543 miles
    Test number
    244555387742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,822 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,822 miles
    Test number
    697992101330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,797 miles (+10,263)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    386214504597
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass91,534 miles (+13,705)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,534 miles
    Test number
    122196505601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,829 miles (+11,922)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    677970987992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,907 miles (+11,698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,907 miles
    Test number
    918740765120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,209 miles (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    109518224145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,351 miles
    Test number
    839656723173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 ENS

Does L55 ENS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ENS is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 ENS?
The MOT on L55 ENS is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 ENS done?
L55 ENS was recorded at 157,228 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,890 miles a year.
Has L55 ENS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ENS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 ENS 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 ENS find?
L55 ENS passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 1 more.

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