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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L55 GMLMOT history

L55 GML is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 50,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L55 GML white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,014 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GML was last recorded at 50,014 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,661 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,353 miles
Average per year
4,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,014 miles
  • 2025 – 47,661 miles
  • 2024 – 46,261 miles
  • 2023 – 42,114 miles
  • 2022 – 32,171 miles
  • 2021 – 29,877 miles
  • 2020 – 26,517 miles
  • 2019 – 19,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,014 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,014 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    287024076268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,661 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    336391919761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,639 miles (+1,378)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    499411831239
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass46,261 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,261 miles
    Test number
    927444709837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,114 miles (+9,943)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,114 miles
    Test number
    978146799310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass32,171 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    491859118037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,877 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,877 miles
    Test number
    496148841373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass26,517 miles (+6,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    898317036111
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam disconnected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Dog seat fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass19,849 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    19,849 miles
    Test number
    461225115807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L55 GML

Does L55 GML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GML is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 GML?
The MOT on L55 GML is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 GML done?
L55 GML was recorded at 50,014 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
Has L55 GML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GML has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 GML 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 GML find?
L55 GML passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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