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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L55 VEUMOT history

L55 VEU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L55 VEU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,528 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 VEU was last recorded at 93,528 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 9,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,492 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,036 miles
Average per year
6,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,528 miles
  • 2024 – 84,492 miles
  • 2023 – 77,695 miles
  • 2022 – 70,595 miles
  • 2021 – 61,835 miles
  • 2020 – 57,408 miles
  • 2019 – 49,353 miles
  • 2018 – 47,732 miles
  • 2017 – 43,499 miles
  • 2016 – 39,621 miles
  • 2015 – 35,559 miles
  • 2014 – 24,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,528 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - trailing arm bush, split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,528 miles (+9,036)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    977317829913
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - trailing arm bush, split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,492 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,492 miles
    Test number
    699661650495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,479 miles (+4)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    344827714734
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,475 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    384197232986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,466 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    362642235892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    168898335087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,695 miles (+7,100)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    436283870063
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,595 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    371859405673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    605822754472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,835 miles (+4,427)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    944561806902
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass57,408 miles (+8,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    837147091107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,353 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,353 miles
    Test number
    152055178101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass47,732 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,732 miles
    Test number
    684032868706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,499 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,499 miles
    Test number
    395570713260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,621 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,621 miles
    Test number
    233323817158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,559 miles
    Test number
    195244477782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,559 miles (+10,691)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,559 miles
    Test number
    528842824805
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

  18. Pass24,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,868 miles
    Test number
    637871824248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,868 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,868 miles
    Test number
    766921824258
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L55 VEU

Does L55 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 VEU is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 VEU?
The MOT on L55 VEU is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 VEU done?
L55 VEU was recorded at 93,528 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,058 miles a year.
Has L55 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 VEU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 VEU 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 VEU find?
L55 VEU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 12 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - rear bush, and 9 more.

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