Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
L55 WTRMOT history
L55 WTR is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,857 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 103,857 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 WTR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 WTR was last recorded at 103,857 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 10,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Feb 2019: 23,745 miles, lower than 41,615 miles on 15 Feb 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 93,260 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,597 miles
- Average per year
- 7,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,857 miles
- 2025 – 93,260 miles
- 2024 – 90,331 miles
- 2023 – 82,927 miles
- 2022 – 73,288 miles
- 2021 – 67,328 miles
- 2020 – 56,240 miles
- 2019 – 23,745 miles
- 2018 – 41,615 miles
- 2017 – 35,943 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,857 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 103,857 miles
- Test number
- 646682172691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,857 miles (+10,597)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,857 miles
- Test number
- 442007396654
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 93,260 miles
- Test number
- 121511529531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,260 miles (+2,929)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,260 miles
- Test number
- 421274386562
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,331 miles (+20)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 90,331 miles
- Test number
- 102264745555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays
Fail90,311 miles (+7,384)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,311 miles
- Test number
- 871174896731
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays
Pass82,927 miles (+9,639)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 82,927 miles
- Test number
- 417714326658
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,288 miles (+5,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 73,288 miles
- Test number
- 499487653832
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,328 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 67,328 miles
- Test number
- 779613262160
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail67,328 miles (+6,858)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,328 miles
- Test number
- 902812940160
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass60,470 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 60,470 miles
- Test number
- 160765025413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail60,470 miles (+4,230)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,470 miles
- Test number
- 944206293476
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,240 miles (+32,495)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,240 miles
- Test number
- 136536797177
- 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))
Pass23,745 miles (-17,870)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 23,745 miles
- Test number
- 482713148631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,615 miles (+5,672)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 41,615 miles
- Test number
- 590596998206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 35,943 miles
- Test number
- 145179337183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 WTR
- Does L55 WTR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WTR is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 WTR?
- The MOT on L55 WTR is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 WTR done?
- L55 WTR was recorded at 103,857 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 7,255 miles a year.
- Has L55 WTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 WTR has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 WTR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L55 WTR find?
- L55 WTR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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