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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LC55 TGYMOT history

LC55 TGY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

LC55 TGY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
157,438 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 TGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 TGY was last recorded at 157,438 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 4,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,775 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,663 miles
Average per year
7,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,438 miles
  • 2022 – 152,775 miles
  • 2021 – 149,111 miles
  • 2020 – 145,960 miles
  • 2019 – 139,365 miles
  • 2018 – 136,354 miles
  • 2017 – 120,637 miles
  • 2016 – 104,662 miles
  • 2015 – 94,425 miles
  • 2014 – 84,676 miles
  • 2013 – 72,166 miles
  • 2011 – 55,144 miles
  • 2010 – 52,027 miles
  • 2009 – 47,352 miles
  • 2008 – 42,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,438 miles
  • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,438 miles (+4,663)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,438 miles
    Test number
    818242562143
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,775 miles
    Test number
    383428915704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,775 miles (+3,664)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,775 miles
    Test number
    199936431126
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lamp cloudy (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lamp cloudy (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,111 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,111 miles
    Test number
    554556570563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,109 miles (+3,149)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,109 miles
    Test number
    889756672600
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s working slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass145,960 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,960 miles
    Test number
    402550423153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,930 miles (+6,565)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,930 miles
    Test number
    839002702483
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass139,365 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,365 miles
    Test number
    326018199551
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog light glass cracked

  9. Fail139,365 miles (+3,011)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,365 miles
    Test number
    261339252230
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog light glass cracked

  10. Pass136,354 miles (+15,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,354 miles
    Test number
    419935389005
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak leak from radiater
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass120,637 miles (+15,975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    918338251637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass104,662 miles (+10,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,662 miles
    Test number
    395112592919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre showing age cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass94,425 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,425 miles
    Test number
    119809715412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has excessive cracks in sidewall

  14. Fail94,425 miles (+9,749)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,425 miles
    Test number
    317099915095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has excessive cracks in sidewall

  15. Pass84,676 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    538680924069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre craking on sidewall
    • NoteOffside wing mirror indicator lens cracked

  16. Fail84,676 miles (+12,510)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    795830724047
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre craking on sidewall
    • NoteOffside wing mirror indicator lens cracked

  17. Pass72,166 miles (+17,022)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    329264913027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    415792101112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,144 miles (+3,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    205071101452
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,027 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,027 miles
    Test number
    660127170260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,021 miles (+4,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    173604370274
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass47,352 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,352 miles
    Test number
    383256279243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,892 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    454263708452
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCovers fitted underbody

Questions about LC55 TGY

Does LC55 TGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 TGY expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 TGY?
The MOT on LC55 TGY expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 TGY done?
LC55 TGY was recorded at 157,438 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
Has LC55 TGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 TGY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 TGY 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 TGY find?
LC55 TGY failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: rear anti-roll bar fractured; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 6 more.

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