
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LC55 TGUMOT history
LC55 TGU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,184 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 127,184 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC55 TGU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC55 TGU was last recorded at 127,184 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,115 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 69 miles
- Average per year
- 5,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,184 miles
- 2024 – 125,069 miles
- 2023 – 122,160 miles
- 2022 – 120,212 miles
- 2021 – 111,980 miles
- 2020 – 108,116 miles
- 2019 – 101,682 miles
- 2018 – 90,031 miles
- 2017 – 83,793 miles
- 2016 – 78,672 miles
- 2015 – 73,620 miles
- 2014 – 67,855 miles
- 2013 – 62,194 miles
- 2012 – 55,704 miles
- 2011 – 49,899 miles
- 2010 – 43,662 miles
- 2009 – 34,863 miles
- 2008 – 27,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,184 miles (+69)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 127,184 miles
- Test number
- 465950019872
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail127,115 miles (+2,046)8 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,115 miles
- Test number
- 565222443816
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lense (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lense (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
Pass125,069 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 125,069 miles
- Test number
- 425407401764
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,051 miles (+2,891)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,051 miles
- Test number
- 564763798872
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,160 miles (+1,948)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 122,160 miles
- Test number
- 605840322163
- 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))
- AdvisoryPoor beam pattern on both head lights
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides
Pass120,212 miles (+8,232)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 120,212 miles
- Test number
- 315947434611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,980 miles (+3,864)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 111,980 miles
- Test number
- 605027365587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,116 miles (+6,434)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 108,116 miles
- Test number
- 486955678585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,682 miles (+11,651)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,682 miles
- Test number
- 442125803508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,031 miles (+6,238)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 90,031 miles
- Test number
- 222024384089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,793 miles (+5,121)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 83,793 miles
- Test number
- 376331703953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,672 miles (+5,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 78,672 miles
- Test number
- 724553178125
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is void of tread on inner edge
Pass73,620 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2016
- Odometer
- 73,620 miles
- Test number
- 865031135165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,594 miles (+5,739)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,594 miles
- Test number
- 209339225162
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteO/s/r and both front tyres are void on inside edges
Pass67,855 miles (+5,661)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2015
- Odometer
- 67,855 miles
- Test number
- 748171034124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,194 miles (+6,490)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,194 miles
- Test number
- 705280323138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,704 miles (+5,805)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 55,704 miles
- Test number
- 349585482055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,899 miles (+6,237)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,899 miles
- Test number
- 157773891093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,662 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,662 miles
- Test number
- 434891100170
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass43,662 miles (+8,799)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 43,662 miles
- Test number
- 541011500188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,863 miles (+7,062)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,863 miles
- Test number
- 203851519190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 27,801 miles
- Test number
- 172453338363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC55 TGU
- Does LC55 TGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC55 TGU expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC55 TGU?
- The MOT on LC55 TGU expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC55 TGU done?
- LC55 TGU was recorded at 127,184 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 5,950 miles a year.
- Has LC55 TGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC55 TGU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC55 TGU 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 TGU find?
- LC55 TGU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 8 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.
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