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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LC55 THVMOT history

LC55 THV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

LC55 THV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
99,228 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 THV
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
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 THV was last recorded at 99,228 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,201 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,228 miles
  • 2024 – 97,080 miles
  • 2023 – 83,073 miles
  • 2022 – 66,697 miles
  • 2019 – 63,506 miles
  • 2018 – 57,633 miles
  • 2017 – 49,577 miles
  • 2016 – 41,732 miles
  • 2015 – 39,236 miles
  • 2014 – 38,947 miles
  • 2013 – 38,130 miles
  • 2012 – 37,977 miles
  • 2011 – 37,411 miles
  • 2010 – 37,111 miles
  • 2009 – 36,824 miles
  • 2008 – 31,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,228 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,228 miles
    Test number
    204308261075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,201 miles (+2,121)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,201 miles
    Test number
    663651741104
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    126601259444
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,080 miles (+48)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    617422052520
    • DangerousSuspension arm ball joint likely to become detached all securing bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,032 miles (+13,959)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,032 miles
    Test number
    961889739507
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure dislodged from upper atatchment (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure dislodged from upper attachment (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    943353040773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,071 miles (+16,374)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    247690690270
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,697 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,697 miles
    Test number
    135278015462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,506 miles (+5,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,506 miles
    Test number
    116164330106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass57,633 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    754978982100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail57,630 miles (+8,053)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    953552157019
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass49,577 miles (+7,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,577 miles
    Test number
    612772607604
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass41,732 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    621107986990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,236 miles
    Test number
    239402015466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,236 miles (+289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,236 miles
    Test number
    336982215120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass38,947 miles (+817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,947 miles
    Test number
    265586204181
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass38,130 miles (+153)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,130 miles
    Test number
    115759113140
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass37,977 miles (+566)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,977 miles
    Test number
    826184422135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic floor covers

  19. Pass37,411 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,411 miles
    Test number
    307906021143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,111 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,111 miles
    Test number
    231704220104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    750927129183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,824 miles (+5,229)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    902187829185
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass31,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,595 miles
    Test number
    550100398252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 THV

Does LC55 THV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 THV expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 THV?
The MOT on LC55 THV expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 THV done?
LC55 THV was recorded at 99,228 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has LC55 THV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 THV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 THV 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 THV find?
LC55 THV passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting.

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