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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L55 UNGMOT history

L55 UNG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L55 UNG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,160 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 UNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 UNG was last recorded at 65,160 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,668 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,492 miles
Average per year
3,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,160 miles
  • 2025 – 63,668 miles
  • 2024 – 61,730 miles
  • 2023 – 58,456 miles
  • 2022 – 55,029 miles
  • 2021 – 51,254 miles
  • 2020 – 46,389 miles
  • 2019 – 43,861 miles
  • 2018 – 39,115 miles
  • 2017 – 34,210 miles
  • 2016 – 29,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Reverse light inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Beam axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,160 miles (+1,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    560540037372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass63,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    839139230475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded
  3. Fail63,668 miles (+1,938)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    909667714245
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded
  4. Pass61,730 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    486238041527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,456 miles (+3,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,456 miles
    Test number
    441678765370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass55,029 miles (+3,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,029 miles
    Test number
    484937137934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass51,254 miles (+4,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,254 miles
    Test number
    369112826934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass46,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    233112330727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,389 miles (+2,528)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    911396964880
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass43,861 miles (+4,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    439615960386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass39,115 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    776102571129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass34,210 miles (+4,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,210 miles
    Test number
    343340037685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisey
  13. Pass29,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,252 miles
    Test number
    904512735842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

Questions about L55 UNG

Does L55 UNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 UNG is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 UNG?
The MOT on L55 UNG is valid until 11 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 UNG done?
L55 UNG was recorded at 65,160 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,600 miles a year.
Has L55 UNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 UNG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 UNG 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 UNG find?
L55 UNG passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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