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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LC55 VROMOT history

LC55 VRO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

LC55 VRO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
195,766 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VRO was last recorded at 195,766 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 10,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,625 miles · 5 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
10,141 miles
Average per year
10,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 195,766 miles
  • 2022 – 185,625 miles
  • 2021 – 182,451 miles
  • 2020 – 180,113 miles
  • 2019 – 175,634 miles
  • 2018 – 162,717 miles
  • 2017 – 143,160 miles
  • 2016 – 125,932 miles
  • 2015 – 115,482 miles
  • 2014 – 103,133 miles
  • 2013 – 90,219 miles
  • 2012 – 75,628 miles
  • 2011 – 59,754 miles
  • 2010 – 51,771 miles
  • 2009 – 46,401 miles
  • 2008 – 37,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,766 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,766 miles (+10,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    195,766 miles
    Test number
    811105619220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,625 miles (+65)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,625 miles
    Test number
    668236187083
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail185,560 miles (+3,109)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,560 miles
    Test number
    183617320586
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre edges worn
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion

  4. Pass182,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,451 miles
    Test number
    593741523377
    • AdvisoryFront h/light poor beam image
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail182,449 miles (+2,336)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,449 miles
    Test number
    247724824345
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront h/light poor beam image
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass180,113 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,113 miles
    Test number
    139429482336
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  7. Fail180,113 miles (+4,479)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,113 miles
    Test number
    355038949093
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  8. Pass175,634 miles (+12,917)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,634 miles
    Test number
    845577219200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,717 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,717 miles
    Test number
    523068813213
    • MinorOffside 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 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail162,717 miles (+19,557)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,717 miles
    Test number
    451257200011
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside 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 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass143,160 miles (+17,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,160 miles
    Test number
    670759102520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass125,932 miles (+10,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,932 miles
    Test number
    546830827674
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer c/v repaired with tape

  13. Pass115,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    204787974288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,479 miles (+12,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,479 miles
    Test number
    995974754513
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  15. Pass103,133 miles (+12,914)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,133 miles
    Test number
    707112814344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,219 miles (+14,591)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,219 miles
    Test number
    968543013306
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass75,628 miles (+15,874)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,628 miles
    Test number
    519595112394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,754 miles (+7,983)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,754 miles
    Test number
    518276911392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,771 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    412566400314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    592516119395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail46,401 miles (+8,625)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    621006419393
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,776 miles
    Test number
    610126518372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,776 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,776 miles
    Test number
    584166418375
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC55 VRO

Does LC55 VRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VRO expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VRO?
The MOT on LC55 VRO expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VRO done?
LC55 VRO was recorded at 195,766 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 10,530 miles a year.
Has LC55 VRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VRO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 VRO 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 VRO find?
LC55 VRO passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes.

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