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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L55 LSLMOT history

L55 LSL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L55 LSL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,653 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LSL was last recorded at 159,653 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,653 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,653 miles
  • 2025 – 138,655 miles
  • 2024 – 129,438 miles
  • 2023 – 116,963 miles
  • 2022 – 113,544 miles
  • 2021 – 101,869 miles
  • 2020 – 92,280 miles
  • 2018 – 79,442 miles
  • 2017 – 62,759 miles
  • 2016 – 51,364 miles
  • 2015 – 38,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,653 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,653 miles
    Test number
    959873450088
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,653 miles (+20,998)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,653 miles
    Test number
    664017752622
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass138,655 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,655 miles
    Test number
    350264786869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,438 miles
    Test number
    913558168910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail129,438 miles (+12,475)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,438 miles
    Test number
    594293905455
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass116,963 miles (+3,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    231581729057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass113,544 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,544 miles
    Test number
    185326222885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,203 miles (+9,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,203 miles
    Test number
    732121287401
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,869 miles
    Test number
    359431516742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,869 miles (+9,589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,869 miles
    Test number
    630377471774
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,280 miles (+12,838)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    752400314488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    360470583570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,442 miles (+16,683)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    219433085902
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass62,759 miles (+11,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    852942492247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged

  15. Pass51,364 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    772559065286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked/cut and worn on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged/cut and worn on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked/cut and worn on inner edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail51,364 miles (+13,172)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    877258299898
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked/cut and worn on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged/cut and worn on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked/cut and worn on inner edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    469599720186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,192 miles (+4,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    348743984233
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  19. Pass33,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    476691575022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,827 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    295820275079
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L55 LSL

Does L55 LSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LSL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 LSL?
The MOT on L55 LSL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 LSL done?
L55 LSL was recorded at 159,653 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 10,922 miles a year.
Has L55 LSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LSL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 LSL 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 LSL find?
L55 LSL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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