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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LC55 TFZMOT history

LC55 TFZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

LC55 TFZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2025
Mileage
146,709 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 TFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 TFZ was last recorded at 146,709 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 6,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,873 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6,836 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,709 miles
  • 2023 – 139,873 miles
  • 2022 – 133,548 miles
  • 2021 – 125,009 miles
  • 2020 – 119,773 miles
  • 2018 – 110,338 miles
  • 2017 – 101,959 miles
  • 2016 – 93,973 miles
  • 2015 – 85,958 miles
  • 2014 – 76,894 miles
  • 2013 – 68,936 miles
  • 2012 – 60,544 miles
  • 2011 – 51,058 miles
  • 2010 – 42,817 miles
  • 2009 – 31,979 miles
  • 2008 – 25,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread and have age related cracking
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged
  • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly and only detectable by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lamp unit outer lens / cover is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,709 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    146,709 miles
    Test number
    277294716096
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread and have age related cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak
  2. Fail146,709 miles (+6,836)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,709 miles
    Test number
    177866618154
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread and have age related cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak
  3. Pass139,873 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,873 miles
    Test number
    238728351144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake is binding slightly and only detectable by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit outer lens / cover is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail139,872 miles (+6,324)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,872 miles
    Test number
    647198343618
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake is binding slightly and only detectable by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit outer lens / cover is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass133,548 miles (+8,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,548 miles
    Test number
    218428363029
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED
  6. Pass125,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,009 miles
    Test number
    468598597269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail125,009 miles (+5,236)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,009 miles
    Test number
    803481664217
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass119,773 miles (+9,435)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,773 miles
    Test number
    550620846572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,338 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    908391392240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,334 miles (+8,375)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,334 miles
    Test number
    193002560682
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass101,959 miles (+7,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    967590906016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOff side bumper damaged.
  12. Pass93,973 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    264640112284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,958 miles (+9,064)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    577658276663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,894 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,894 miles
    Test number
    347055874467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,936 miles3 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,936 miles
    Test number
    329441993288
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteService light on
  16. Pass68,936 miles (+8,392)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,936 miles
    Test number
    876271193255
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteService light on
  17. Pass60,544 miles (+9,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,544 miles
    Test number
    156918772224
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass51,058 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,058 miles
    Test number
    515078041254
    • NoteCovers fitted restricting test
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOsf / osr tyre treads getting low and cut in osr outer sidewall
  19. Fail51,058 miles (+8,241)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,058 miles
    Test number
    306268741407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted restricting test
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOsf / osr tyre treads getting low and cut in osr outer sidewall
  20. Pass42,817 miles (+10,838)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,817 miles
    Test number
    353832950211
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall
    • NoteRear brake pads worn very low
  21. Pass31,979 miles (+6,755)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    161437049292
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
  22. Pass25,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,224 miles
    Test number
    203552638202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 TFZ

Does LC55 TFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 TFZ expired on 15 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 TFZ?
The MOT on LC55 TFZ expired on 15 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 TFZ done?
LC55 TFZ was recorded at 146,709 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has LC55 TFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 TFZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 TFZ 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 TFZ find?
LC55 TFZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear valve stem slightly damaged, and 8 more.

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