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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L55 KTEMOT history

L55 KTE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L55 KTE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,133 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 KTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 KTE was last recorded at 177,133 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,620 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,513 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,133 miles
  • 2025 – 175,620 miles
  • 2024 – 173,851 miles
  • 2023 – 170,029 miles
  • 2021 – 154,760 miles
  • 2020 – 145,121 miles
  • 2019 – 133,878 miles
  • 2018 – 125,588 miles
  • 2017 – 119,149 miles
  • 2016 – 114,571 miles
  • 2015 – 109,801 miles
  • 2014 – 106,232 miles
  • 2013 – 101,077 miles
  • 2012 – 95,325 miles
  • 2011 – 88,600 miles
  • 2010 – 83,219 miles
  • 2009 – 74,907 miles
  • 2008 – 60,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,133 miles
  • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,133 miles (+1,513)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,133 miles
    Test number
    932217503709
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass175,620 miles (+1,769)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    175,620 miles
    Test number
    764165868308
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass173,851 miles (+3,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,851 miles
    Test number
    143802700045
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass170,029 miles (+15,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,029 miles
    Test number
    380040963092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass154,760 miles (+53)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,760 miles
    Test number
    324568924229
    • MinorFront Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail154,707 miles (+9,586)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,707 miles
    Test number
    382714987425
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass145,121 miles (+296)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    145,121 miles
    Test number
    264384470503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail144,825 miles (+10,947)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,825 miles
    Test number
    946085399250
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass133,878 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    133,878 miles
    Test number
    305487201732
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail133,878 miles (+8,290)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,878 miles
    Test number
    478967227284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses deteriorating resulting in a poor beam image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass125,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,588 miles
    Test number
    524924036638
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight beam images poor
  12. Fail125,588 miles (+6,439)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,588 miles
    Test number
    337334225408
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight beam images poor
  13. Pass119,149 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,149 miles
    Test number
    983522543900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,148 miles (+4,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,148 miles
    Test number
    276267563709
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass114,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,571 miles
    Test number
    279664607771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,571 miles (+4,770)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,571 miles
    Test number
    927396977364
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass109,801 miles (+3,569)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,801 miles
    Test number
    295637505460
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
  18. Pass106,232 miles (+5,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,232 miles
    Test number
    647380724115
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass101,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,077 miles
    Test number
    477867323162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,077 miles (+5,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,077 miles
    Test number
    146987923179
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass95,325 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,325 miles
    Test number
    969194402147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,600 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    887841311182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    380212130194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,219 miles (+8,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    464442430180
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  25. Pass74,907 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    822311259243
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail74,905 miles (+14,086)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    614650359218
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass60,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    504089148274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 KTE

Does L55 KTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 KTE is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 KTE?
The MOT on L55 KTE is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 KTE done?
L55 KTE was recorded at 177,133 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has L55 KTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 KTE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L55 KTE 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 KTE find?
L55 KTE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s and n/s.

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