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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L55 GAPMOT history

L55 GAP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L55 GAP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,222 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GAP was last recorded at 103,222 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,746 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,476 miles
Average per year
5,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,222 miles
  • 2024 – 101,746 miles
  • 2023 – 99,845 miles
  • 2022 – 97,867 miles
  • 2021 – 89,917 miles
  • 2020 – 83,568 miles
  • 2019 – 80,338 miles
  • 2018 – 78,576 miles
  • 2017 – 75,916 miles
  • 2016 – 69,258 miles
  • 2015 – 62,817 miles
  • 2014 – 56,290 miles
  • 2013 – 49,027 miles
  • 2012 – 39,788 miles
  • 2011 – 32,686 miles
  • 2010 – 26,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,222 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    946018529909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,746 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,746 miles
    Test number
    906238553078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,845 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    266220885492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail99,819 miles (+1,952)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    166193688035
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass97,867 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,867 miles
    Test number
    345407777486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    141400947059
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle is under sealed

  7. Fail89,917 miles (+6,349)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    434085230405
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 have slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle has rust all rear suspension and front including all sub frames common age related rust

  8. Pass83,568 miles (+3,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,568 miles
    Test number
    211962506242
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,338 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    823855827538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,576 miles (+2,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,576 miles
    Test number
    520105007321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,916 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    477713849510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,258 miles (+6,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,258 miles
    Test number
    307775283804
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  13. Pass62,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    543315836318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,817 miles (+6,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    150160107115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass56,290 miles (+7,263)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    886937494224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass49,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    165758693224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,027 miles (+9,239)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    469818293242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass39,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    458320402367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,788 miles (+7,102)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    718030302332
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass32,686 miles (+6,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,686 miles
    Test number
    216740901341
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass26,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,352 miles
    Test number
    660242790253
    • 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)

Questions about L55 GAP

Does L55 GAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GAP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 GAP?
The MOT on L55 GAP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 GAP done?
L55 GAP was recorded at 103,222 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,078 miles a year.
Has L55 GAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GAP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 GAP 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 GAP find?
L55 GAP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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