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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L55 RBXMOT history

L55 RBX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L55 RBX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,928 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 RBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 RBX was last recorded at 119,928 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,924 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,928 miles
  • 2025 – 116,913 miles
  • 2024 – 110,817 miles
  • 2023 – 102,559 miles
  • 2022 – 96,085 miles
  • 2021 – 88,540 miles
  • 2020 – 79,577 miles
  • 2019 – 76,696 miles
  • 2018 – 68,997 miles
  • 2017 – 57,031 miles
  • 2016 – 50,006 miles
  • 2015 – 43,756 miles
  • 2014 – 38,547 miles
  • 2013 – 32,278 miles
  • 2012 – 27,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,928 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease exposed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,928 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,928 miles
    Test number
    617154791931
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,924 miles (+3,011)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,924 miles
    Test number
    883049793586
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,913 miles (+6,096)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,913 miles
    Test number
    265701385894
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Missing hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass110,817 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,817 miles
    Test number
    888258486311
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease exposed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer missing

  5. Fail110,812 miles (+8,253)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    764144860235
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking O/S/R Caliper (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Unable to be checked as bonnet will not close (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease exposed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer missing

  6. Pass102,559 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,559 miles
    Test number
    765787004000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail102,253 miles (+6,168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,253 miles
    Test number
    798895219963
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,085 miles (+7,545)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,085 miles
    Test number
    232604095120
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass88,540 miles (+8,963)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,540 miles
    Test number
    825505982673
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass79,577 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,577 miles
    Test number
    424528855353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,696 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,696 miles
    Test number
    453810792997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,997 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,997 miles
    Test number
    640288591748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber protective rubber boor missing

  13. Fail68,921 miles (+11,890)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,921 miles
    Test number
    663222599518
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber protective rubber boor missing

  14. Pass57,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,031 miles
    Test number
    144151421513
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail57,031 miles (+7,025)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,031 miles
    Test number
    781043955080
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass50,006 miles (+6,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    967577663862
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass43,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,756 miles
    Test number
    516358715186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail43,756 miles (+5,209)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,756 miles
    Test number
    825388915140
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass38,547 miles (+6,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,547 miles
    Test number
    647247524177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls cracked

  20. Pass32,278 miles (+5,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,278 miles
    Test number
    545024033143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass27,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,274 miles
    Test number
    848717812129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 RBX

Does L55 RBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 RBX is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 RBX?
The MOT on L55 RBX is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 RBX done?
L55 RBX was recorded at 119,928 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,627 miles a year.
Has L55 RBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 RBX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 RBX 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 RBX find?
L55 RBX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes, and 1 more.

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