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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LC55 THKMOT history

LC55 THK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LC55 THK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
162,386 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 THK
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
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 THK was last recorded at 162,386 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,371 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
6,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,386 miles
  • 2025 – 154,977 miles
  • 2024 – 151,628 miles
  • 2023 – 142,214 miles
  • 2021 – 131,651 miles
  • 2020 – 130,406 miles
  • 2019 – 128,451 miles
  • 2018 – 125,918 miles
  • 2017 – 122,313 miles
  • 2016 – 120,910 miles
  • 2015 – 117,733 miles
  • 2014 – 115,534 miles
  • 2013 – 112,192 miles
  • 2012 – 106,655 miles
  • 2011 – 102,244 miles
  • 2010 – 87,101 miles
  • 2009 – 71,589 miles
  • 2008 – 52,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,386 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,386 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    162,386 miles
    Test number
    995746731665
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,371 miles (+7,394)2 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,371 miles
    Test number
    185514221922
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,977 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,977 miles
    Test number
    799119595898
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail154,975 miles (+3,347)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,975 miles
    Test number
    642608142263
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,628 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,628 miles
    Test number
    844950141538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported where clips into subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail151,627 miles (+9,413)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,627 miles
    Test number
    990746924648
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported where clips into subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass142,214 miles (+99)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,214 miles
    Test number
    304790887918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail142,115 miles5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,115 miles
    Test number
    477807403350
    • MajorCentral Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    937054661566
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,651 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    939060841604
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail131,648 miles (+1,242)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    483886168833
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass130,406 miles (+1,955)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,406 miles
    Test number
    371608200315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake back plate corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper hand brake lever not fully returning to its stop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm foremost bush slightly deteriorated splitting away from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate corroded and breaking up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated splitting away from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

  13. Pass128,451 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,451 miles
    Test number
    273137594263
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates corroded

  14. Fail128,425 miles (+2,507)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,425 miles
    Test number
    784132397512
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE both front bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates corroded

  15. Pass125,918 miles (+3,605)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,918 miles
    Test number
    345843301652
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing sign of radial cracking in tyre treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake back plate heavily corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and some associated parts surface corrosion

  16. Pass122,313 miles (+1,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,313 miles
    Test number
    511875071476
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tyre treads
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension componants
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates heavily corroded and nearside holed

  17. Pass120,910 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,910 miles
    Test number
    128056232904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,733 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,733 miles
    Test number
    229127810688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail117,670 miles (+2,136)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    191490587071
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rusty (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass115,534 miles (+3,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    789749834289
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Pass112,192 miles (+5,537)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    112,192 miles
    Test number
    356862253411
    • NoteRear antiroll bar badly corroded
    • NoteRear tyre walls cracking

  22. Pass106,655 miles (+4,411)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,655 miles
    Test number
    869704842268
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre`s cracked
    • NoteFront brake disc`s slightly worn

  23. Pass102,244 miles (+15,143)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    102,244 miles
    Test number
    719800651225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,101 miles (+15,512)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,101 miles
    Test number
    311647360270
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLow oil level
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass71,589 miles (+18,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    171002789223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass52,712 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,712 miles
    Test number
    311037388279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LC55 THK

Does LC55 THK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 THK is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 THK?
The MOT on LC55 THK is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 THK done?
LC55 THK was recorded at 162,386 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,157 miles a year.
Has LC55 THK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 THK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 THK 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 THK find?
LC55 THK passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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