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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LC55 THNMOT history

LC55 THN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LC55 THN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,199 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 THN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 THN was last recorded at 131,199 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,195 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,199 miles
  • 2024 – 108,781 miles
  • 2023 – 95,795 miles
  • 2022 – 93,261 miles
  • 2021 – 88,767 miles
  • 2020 – 87,976 miles
  • 2019 – 87,390 miles
  • 2018 – 84,790 miles
  • 2017 – 81,265 miles
  • 2016 – 75,287 miles
  • 2015 – 69,164 miles
  • 2014 – 60,666 miles
  • 2013 – 46,592 miles
  • 2012 – 31,285 miles
  • 2011 – 22,339 miles
  • 2010 – 22,275 miles
  • 2009 – 16,597 miles
  • 2008 – 11,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,199 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear no reverse lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,199 miles (+4)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    550800218306
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear no reverse light
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicle
  2. Fail131,195 miles (+22,414)6 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,195 miles
    Test number
    184112622548
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear no reverse light
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicle
  3. Pass108,781 miles (+9)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    930308211579
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail108,772 miles (+12,977)2 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,772 miles
    Test number
    118681451799
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray hangs low
  5. Pass95,795 miles (+2,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    228191421617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass93,261 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    710974453152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,767 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,767 miles
    Test number
    462402915184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,976 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    157906716262
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail87,976 miles (+586)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    884030096437
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,390 miles (+2,600)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    424570300384
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  11. Pass84,790 miles (+3,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    603112453560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wing- outer
  12. Pass81,265 miles (+5,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    850350937482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass75,287 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,287 miles
    Test number
    707935158049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,164 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,164 miles
    Test number
    977071535154
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass68,979 miles (+8,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    698534645062
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded
  16. Pass60,666 miles (+14,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    157060134146
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass46,592 miles (+15,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,592 miles
    Test number
    955521133114
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass31,285 miles (+8,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,285 miles
    Test number
    749596632124
    • NoteUnable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted
  19. Pass22,339 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    258623731117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,275 miles (+5,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,275 miles
    Test number
    174370950332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass16,597 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,597 miles
    Test number
    463565549427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,191 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,191 miles
    Test number
    972572009388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,923 miles
    Test number
    863511218360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 THN

Does LC55 THN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 THN is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 THN?
The MOT on LC55 THN is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 THN done?
LC55 THN was recorded at 131,199 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,929 miles a year.
Has LC55 THN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 THN has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 THN 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 THN find?
LC55 THN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 10 more.

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