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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L55 UGHMOT history

L55 UGH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

L55 UGH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,666 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 UGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 UGH was last recorded at 159,666 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,659 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,666 miles
  • 2024 – 157,703 miles
  • 2023 – 154,122 miles
  • 2022 – 149,428 miles
  • 2021 – 144,315 miles
  • 2020 – 139,843 miles
  • 2019 – 135,485 miles
  • 2018 – 129,384 miles
  • 2017 – 124,429 miles
  • 2016 – 118,354 miles
  • 2015 – 111,631 miles
  • 2014 – 104,394 miles
  • 2013 – 96,439 miles
  • 2012 – 86,959 miles
  • 2011 – 79,829 miles
  • 2010 – 65,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,666 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,666 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,666 miles
    Test number
    930472484171
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,659 miles (+1,956)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,659 miles
    Test number
    675231595524
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,703 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    157,703 miles
    Test number
    667884596472
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail157,700 miles (+3,578)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,700 miles
    Test number
    919261126700
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,122 miles (+4,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,122 miles
    Test number
    570760093528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass149,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,428 miles
    Test number
    386289790118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,428 miles (+5,113)1 dangerous4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,428 miles
    Test number
    964756026409
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass144,315 miles (+4,472)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,315 miles
    Test number
    228926126792
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly warped
    • AdvisoryHead lamp images poor

  9. Pass139,843 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    746760881863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp image poor

  10. Fail139,843 miles (+4,358)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    974560457649
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp image poor

  11. Pass135,485 miles (+6,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,485 miles
    Test number
    676381404933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inside edge!
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisorySlight bind on front n/s brake
    • AdvisorySlight leak on n/s front shock absorber
    • AdvisorySlight run out on n/s front disc

  12. Pass129,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,384 miles
    Test number
    884296841842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp poor image

  13. Fail129,384 miles (+4,955)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,384 miles
    Test number
    647933229465
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp poor image

  14. Pass124,429 miles (+6,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,429 miles
    Test number
    889995888255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass118,354 miles (+6,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    722765337880
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass111,631 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,631 miles
    Test number
    629250695110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,394 miles (+7,955)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    626654784170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass96,439 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    259881153114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail96,439 miles (+9,480)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    518174443195
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass86,959 miles (+7,130)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    438900752127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs starting to corrode inside edge.advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

  21. Pass79,829 miles (+13,899)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,829 miles
    Test number
    668649171107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,930 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,930 miles
    Test number
    181868770460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,858 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,858 miles
    Test number
    583776170048
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc worn new required
    • NoteUnable to see front inner brake pad thickness
    • NoteUnable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Questions about L55 UGH

Does L55 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 UGH expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 UGH?
The MOT on L55 UGH expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 UGH done?
L55 UGH was recorded at 159,666 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 6,011 miles a year.
Has L55 UGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 UGH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 UGH 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 UGH find?
L55 UGH passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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