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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LC55 LCAMOT history

LC55 LCA is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LC55 LCA green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,561 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LCA was last recorded at 181,561 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 3,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,048 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,513 miles
Average per year
8,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,561 miles
  • 2025 – 178,048 miles
  • 2024 – 172,194 miles
  • 2021 – 171,442 miles
  • 2020 – 170,290 miles
  • 2019 – 162,729 miles
  • 2018 – 155,584 miles
  • 2017 – 149,738 miles
  • 2016 – 143,612 miles
  • 2014 – 127,308 miles
  • 2013 – 109,511 miles
  • 2012 – 91,656 miles
  • 2011 – 74,588 miles
  • 2010 – 59,610 miles
  • 2009 – 38,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,561 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL REAR SUB FRAME AND ARMS UNDERSEALD (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,561 miles (+3,513)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,561 miles
    Test number
    987133667101
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL REAR SUB FRAME AND ARMS UNDERSEALD (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass178,048 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,048 miles
    Test number
    721110526450
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe covered in undersea

  3. Fail178,048 miles (+5,854)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,048 miles
    Test number
    801431178225
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass172,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,194 miles
    Test number
    921532075336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail172,194 miles (+752)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,194 miles
    Test number
    598679896704
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,442 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,442 miles
    Test number
    117101916467
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail171,434 miles (+1,144)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,434 miles
    Test number
    150147268727
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,290 miles
    Test number
    437842664468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail170,290 miles (+7,561)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,290 miles
    Test number
    115074113308
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass162,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,729 miles
    Test number
    424411817220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,729 miles (+7,145)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,729 miles
    Test number
    635961786412
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass155,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,584 miles
    Test number
    963789593539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,578 miles (+5,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,578 miles
    Test number
    768632310941
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  14. Pass149,738 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,738 miles
    Test number
    891773904286
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail149,736 miles (+6,124)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,736 miles
    Test number
    499965788717
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass143,612 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,612 miles
    Test number
    299878889095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre.

  17. Fail143,611 miles (+16,303)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,611 miles
    Test number
    297464956996
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre.

  18. Pass127,308 miles (+650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,308 miles
    Test number
    177328824129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake dragging

  19. Fail126,658 miles (+17,147)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,658 miles
    Test number
    456216814157
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake dragging

  20. Pass109,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,511 miles
    Test number
    759130033124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,511 miles (+17,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,511 miles
    Test number
    629209713115
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass91,656 miles (+17,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    597408202124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass74,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,588 miles
    Test number
    688224121167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,588 miles (+14,978)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,588 miles
    Test number
    915054821139
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass59,610 miles (+21,241)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,610 miles
    Test number
    380372400117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    470423039075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LCA

Does LC55 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 LCA is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LCA?
The MOT on LC55 LCA is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 LCA done?
LC55 LCA was recorded at 181,561 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,329 miles a year.
Has LC55 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LCA has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 LCA 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 LCA find?
LC55 LCA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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