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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L55 LWBMOT history

L55 LWB is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 109,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L55 LWB white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,923 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LWB
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
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LWB was last recorded at 109,923 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,923 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,923 miles
  • 2025 – 96,590 miles
  • 2024 – 86,733 miles
  • 2023 – 71,110 miles
  • 2022 – 54,649 miles
  • 2021 – 41,803 miles
  • 2020 – 29,339 miles
  • 2019 – 20,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,923 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall 235/35/19 land spider (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 235/35/19 yokohama (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • 0.20 diesel test limit, too low to register reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,923 miles
    Test number
    832347715930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall 235/35/19 land spider (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 235/35/19 yokohama (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail109,923 miles (+13,333)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,923 miles
    Test number
    147383490540
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall 235/35/19 land spider (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 235/35/19 yokohama (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass96,590 miles (+9,857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,590 miles
    Test number
    358367081737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,733 miles (+15,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,733 miles
    Test number
    248593113705
    • 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. Pass71,110 miles (+16,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    535949016844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass54,649 miles (+12,846)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    410284091403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    681443560515
    • Advisory0.20 diesel test limit, too low to register reading
  8. Fail41,803 miles (+12,055)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    147324770344
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Advisory0.20 diesel test limit, too low to register reading
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass29,748 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,748 miles
    Test number
    467650001089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,339 miles (+8,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    776430431212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass20,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,532 miles
    Test number
    319496424462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,532 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,532 miles
    Test number
    626504738618
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Questions about L55 LWB

Does L55 LWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LWB is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 LWB?
The MOT on L55 LWB is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 LWB done?
L55 LWB was recorded at 109,923 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 12,962 miles a year.
Has L55 LWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LWB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 LWB 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 LWB find?
L55 LWB passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall 235/35/19 land spider; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 235/35/19 yokohama.

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