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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LC55 HGLMOT history

LC55 HGL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LC55 HGL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,123 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 HGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 HGL was last recorded at 196,123 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,298 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,825 miles
Average per year
8,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,123 miles
  • 2025 – 190,298 miles
  • 2024 – 187,628 miles
  • 2023 – 183,424 miles
  • 2021 – 178,812 miles
  • 2020 – 167,591 miles
  • 2019 – 162,205 miles
  • 2018 – 157,228 miles
  • 2017 – 152,464 miles
  • 2016 – 144,312 miles
  • 2015 – 133,055 miles
  • 2014 – 123,899 miles
  • 2013 – 114,409 miles
  • 2012 – 103,009 miles
  • 2011 – 88,719 miles
  • 2010 – 76,227 miles
  • 2009 – 61,046 miles
  • 2008 – 53,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,123 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,123 miles (+5,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,123 miles
    Test number
    916534232038
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass190,298 miles (+2,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    190,298 miles
    Test number
    595549350362
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass187,628 miles (+4,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,628 miles
    Test number
    486563805656
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass183,424 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,424 miles
    Test number
    139320898777
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail183,421 miles (+4,609)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,421 miles
    Test number
    480938186472
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass178,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    178,812 miles
    Test number
    487976911097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail178,812 miles (+11,221)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,812 miles
    Test number
    795844342604
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass167,591 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,591 miles
    Test number
    354062167815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,205 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,205 miles
    Test number
    845761016826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,228 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,228 miles
    Test number
    750018968901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass152,464 miles (+211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,464 miles
    Test number
    901450501942
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail152,253 miles (+7,941)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,253 miles
    Test number
    900530145869
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass144,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    144,312 miles
    Test number
    781548530599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  14. Fail144,312 miles (+11,257)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,312 miles
    Test number
    578614645006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  15. Pass133,055 miles (+9,156)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,055 miles
    Test number
    957650325185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass123,899 miles (+9,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,899 miles
    Test number
    848270824133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass114,409 miles (+11,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,409 miles
    Test number
    189700223196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,009 miles (+14,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,009 miles
    Test number
    995171622169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,719 miles (+12,492)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    135460361418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    573109960051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,227 miles (+15,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    784229860097
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  22. Pass61,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    823495649008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,046 miles (+7,243)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    824604549082
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass53,803 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    752289548231
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail53,800 miles2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,800 miles
    Test number
    550158148256
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 HGL

Does LC55 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 HGL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 HGL?
The MOT on LC55 HGL is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 HGL done?
LC55 HGL was recorded at 196,123 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,192 miles a year.
Has LC55 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 HGL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 HGL 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 LC55 HGL find?
LC55 HGL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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