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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 3,200 cc

L55 HHYMOT history

L55 HHY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.

L55 HHY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
138,542 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HHY was last recorded at 138,542 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 6,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,541 miles · 30 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,001 miles
Average per year
7,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,542 miles
  • 2024 – 132,541 miles
  • 2023 – 129,200 miles
  • 2022 – 121,002 miles
  • 2021 – 114,020 miles
  • 2020 – 112,285 miles
  • 2019 – 102,746 miles
  • 2017 – 95,452 miles
  • 2016 – 88,432 miles
  • 2015 – 80,814 miles
  • 2014 – 71,785 miles
  • 2013 – 65,871 miles
  • 2012 – 50,509 miles
  • 2011 – 41,037 miles
  • 2010 – 31,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,542 miles
    Test number
    990365609766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,542 miles (+6,001)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,542 miles
    Test number
    281815026889
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass132,541 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,541 miles
    Test number
    901454994821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,200 miles (+8,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    144786491882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass121,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,002 miles
    Test number
    930290430871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,002 miles (+34)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,002 miles
    Test number
    266901286291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Fail120,968 miles (+6,948)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    815460440907
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass114,020 miles (+1,735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,020 miles
    Test number
    714917806940
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass112,285 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    506278498852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,241 miles (+9,495)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,241 miles
    Test number
    783131944637
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass102,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    708681535764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,746 miles (+7,294)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    877111619155
    • 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))
  13. Pass95,452 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,452 miles
    Test number
    477335852370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,432 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,432 miles
    Test number
    162515033161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,814 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,814 miles
    Test number
    693129067362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,785 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    476890694234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,533 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    167229514281
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass69,533 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    918249814235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,871 miles (+10,595)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    499017353333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,276 miles (+4,767)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    479055943064
    • NoteAirbag light on.
    • NoteSmall chip in B-zone of windscreen.
  21. Pass50,509 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,509 miles
    Test number
    857891612070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,037 miles (+9,290)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,037 miles
    Test number
    386744921077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,747 miles
    Test number
    964595620068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 HHY

Does L55 HHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 HHY expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 HHY?
The MOT on L55 HHY expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 HHY done?
L55 HHY was recorded at 138,542 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 7,012 miles a year.
Has L55 HHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HHY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 HHY 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 HHY find?
L55 HHY passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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