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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LC55 USMMOT history

LC55 USM is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

LC55 USM green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
128,812 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 USM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 USM was last recorded at 128,812 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 12,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,525 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
12,287 miles
Average per year
6,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,812 miles
  • 2022 – 116,525 miles
  • 2021 – 112,581 miles
  • 2020 – 109,768 miles
  • 2019 – 104,880 miles
  • 2018 – 104,342 miles
  • 2017 – 98,286 miles
  • 2016 – 87,793 miles
  • 2015 – 78,596 miles
  • 2014 – 70,661 miles
  • 2013 – 63,986 miles
  • 2012 – 56,120 miles
  • 2011 – 48,608 miles
  • 2010 – 41,578 miles
  • 2009 – 36,302 miles
  • 2008 – 28,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertrays obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,812 miles (+12,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,812 miles
    Test number
    106969238480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,525 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,525 miles
    Test number
    926360186568
    • AdvisoryZero emissions

  3. Pass112,581 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,581 miles
    Test number
    166020903515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,768 miles
    Test number
    507444037967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view

  5. Fail109,768 miles (+4,888)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,768 miles
    Test number
    620750959401
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view

  6. Pass104,880 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    603852486123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,342 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    136932540793
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail104,340 miles (+6,054)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,340 miles
    Test number
    522712888012
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,286 miles
    Test number
    651412923366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated

  10. Fail98,283 miles (+10,490)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,283 miles
    Test number
    110313092165
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit on 2mm wearing more on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn close to legal limit on 2mm wearing more on inner edge 225-45-17
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass87,793 miles (+9,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,793 miles
    Test number
    664503425335
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass78,596 miles (+7,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    559684095762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge 3mm

  13. Pass70,661 miles (+6,675)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,661 miles
    Test number
    745847814350
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but have no excessive movement
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread wearing low 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread wearing low 3mm

  14. Pass63,986 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,986 miles
    Test number
    415952323417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,928 miles (+7,808)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    358107613365
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    469894452311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,120 miles (+7,512)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    287623252311
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass48,608 miles (+7,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    427494191241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass41,578 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,578 miles
    Test number
    452985990214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    640105889241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,300 miles (+7,812)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    152935489280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass28,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,488 miles
    Test number
    320825098203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 USM

Does LC55 USM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 USM expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 USM?
The MOT on LC55 USM expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 USM done?
LC55 USM was recorded at 128,812 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 6,704 miles a year.
Has LC55 USM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 USM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LC55 USM 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 USM find?
LC55 USM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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