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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L55 WLNMOT history

L55 WLN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 174,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L55 WLN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,150 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WLN was last recorded at 174,150 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 14,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,466 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,684 miles
Average per year
11,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,150 miles
  • 2024 – 159,466 miles
  • 2023 – 141,910 miles
  • 2021 – 123,261 miles
  • 2020 – 119,196 miles
  • 2019 – 102,394 miles
  • 2018 – 79,110 miles
  • 2017 – 70,327 miles
  • 2016 – 65,885 miles
  • 2015 – 48,267 miles
  • 2014 – 43,957 miles
  • 2013 – 36,305 miles
  • 2012 – 27,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,150 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel (Wing) corroded and not likely to cause injury
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,150 miles (+14,684)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,150 miles
    Test number
    297796916624
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel (Wing) corroded and not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass159,466 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,466 miles
    Test number
    506647442927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,461 miles (+17,551)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    941834341540
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass141,910 miles (+18,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,910 miles
    Test number
    238030339304
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,261 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,261 miles
    Test number
    282209881749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,196 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,196 miles
    Test number
    261128637365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,169 miles (+16,775)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,169 miles
    Test number
    833364075043
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass102,394 miles (+23,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    523595990089
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,110 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,110 miles
    Test number
    803467783057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,327 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,327 miles
    Test number
    887215255683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    482213844602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail65,885 miles (+17,618)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    414017081732
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,267 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    875879585044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,957 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,957 miles
    Test number
    236916064223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,305 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,305 miles
    Test number
    578187963242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,252 miles
    Test number
    458579562289
    • 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 WLN

Does L55 WLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WLN is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 WLN?
The MOT on L55 WLN is valid until 17 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 WLN done?
L55 WLN was recorded at 174,150 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 11,122 miles a year.
Has L55 WLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WLN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 WLN 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 WLN find?
L55 WLN passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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