Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L55 KDGMOT history
L55 KDG is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 154,675 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 154,675 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,732 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 KDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 KDG was last recorded at 154,675 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 11,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,240 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,435 miles
- Average per year
- 9,732 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,675 miles
- 2025 – 143,240 miles
- 2024 – 131,701 miles
- 2023 – 124,535 miles
- 2021 – 118,021 miles
- 2020 – 101,598 miles
- 2019 – 91,624 miles
- 2018 – 80,952 miles
- 2017 – 68,819 miles
- 2016 – 62,100 miles
- 2015 – 50,742 miles
- 2014 – 40,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,675 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,675 miles (+11,435)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 154,675 miles
- Test number
- 939301084759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,240 miles (+11,539)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 143,240 miles
- Test number
- 370148964341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner & outer edges an is on the 1.6m limit. (195.65.15) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,701 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 131,701 miles
- Test number
- 903975035948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,700 miles (+7,165)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,700 miles
- Test number
- 946987131734
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,535 miles (+6,514)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 124,535 miles
- Test number
- 270989946006
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,021 miles (+16,423)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 118,021 miles
- Test number
- 919736090275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 101,598 miles
- Test number
- 346550417441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,598 miles (+9,974)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,598 miles
- Test number
- 826015745433
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,624 miles (+10,672)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,624 miles
- Test number
- 570948926804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,952 miles (+12,133)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 80,952 miles
- Test number
- 754022778367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,819 miles (+6,719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 68,819 miles
- Test number
- 307446403614
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass62,100 miles (+11,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 62,100 miles
- Test number
- 261711051307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,742 miles (+10,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 50,742 miles
- Test number
- 228952115197
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass40,343 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 40,343 miles
- Test number
- 998723644130
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L55 KDG
- Does L55 KDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 KDG is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 KDG?
- The MOT on L55 KDG is valid until 1 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 KDG done?
- L55 KDG was recorded at 154,675 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,732 miles a year.
- Has L55 KDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 KDG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L55 KDG 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 KDG find?
- L55 KDG passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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