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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LC55 VSDMOT history

LC55 VSD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

LC55 VSD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
81,344 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VSD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VSD was last recorded at 81,344 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 7,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,975 miles · 20 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,369 miles
Average per year
4,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,344 miles
  • 2023 – 73,975 miles
  • 2022 – 65,625 miles
  • 2021 – 56,845 miles
  • 2019 – 54,982 miles
  • 2018 – 53,061 miles
  • 2017 – 51,235 miles
  • 2016 – 49,685 miles
  • 2015 – 47,836 miles
  • 2014 – 46,252 miles
  • 2013 – 44,553 miles
  • 2012 – 39,568 miles
  • 2011 – 34,657 miles
  • 2010 – 29,036 miles
  • 2009 – 23,285 miles
  • 2008 – 17,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,344 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,344 miles (+7,369)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    692987129933
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,975 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    990867662463
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail73,975 miles (+8,350)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    683017800122
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,625 miles (+8,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    565977000294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    483000539785
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail56,845 miles (+1,863)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    310611136792
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass54,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    200062020635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,982 miles (+1,921)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    141833011268
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass53,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    508357649359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,061 miles (+1,826)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    382356974247
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass51,235 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,235 miles
    Test number
    739981436222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,685 miles
    Test number
    253841999509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,685 miles (+1,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,685 miles
    Test number
    572338521196
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

  14. Pass47,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    940435449372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,834 miles (+1,582)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,834 miles
    Test number
    755858264147
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass46,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    867637604377
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail46,252 miles (+1,699)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    345287404319
    • FailureFront 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades smearing

  18. Pass44,553 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    898349603367
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail44,548 miles (+4,980)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    306908603320
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass39,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,568 miles
    Test number
    289852512356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,568 miles (+4,911)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,568 miles
    Test number
    348802712375
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass34,657 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,657 miles
    Test number
    648075721363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,036 miles
    Test number
    862595510302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,034 miles (+5,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,034 miles
    Test number
    430014410351
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass23,285 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,285 miles
    Test number
    854115519340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,407 miles
    Test number
    353616518336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VSD

Does LC55 VSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VSD expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VSD?
The MOT on LC55 VSD expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VSD done?
LC55 VSD was recorded at 81,344 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 4,034 miles a year.
Has LC55 VSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VSD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 VSD 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 VSD find?
LC55 VSD passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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