Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc
LJ55 GSJMOT history
LJ55 GSJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,942 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 150,942 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LJ55 GSJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LJ55 GSJ was last recorded at 150,942 miles on 23 May 2025, 3,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,917 miles · 16 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,025 miles
- Average per year
- 4,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,942 miles
- 2024 – 147,917 miles
- 2023 – 144,418 miles
- 2022 – 138,643 miles
- 2020 – 136,490 miles
- 2019 – 135,827 miles
- 2018 – 134,990 miles
- 2017 – 133,368 miles
- 2016 – 131,650 miles
- 2015 – 130,369 miles
- 2014 – 128,993 miles
- 2013 – 126,782 miles
- 2012 – 124,341 miles
- 2011 – 119,989 miles
- 2010 – 115,872 miles
- 2009 – 100,673 miles
- 2008 – 81,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 599921261082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,942 miles (+3,025)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 150,942 miles
- Test number
- 990583187253
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass147,917 miles (+3,499)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 147,917 miles
- Test number
- 479212656198
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
Pass144,418 miles (+5,775)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,418 miles
- Test number
- 797563303625
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm buses both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass138,643 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 138,643 miles
- Test number
- 333181949702
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion too undercarriage and various componants, but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met
Fail138,643 miles (+2,153)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,643 miles
- Test number
- 347645744684
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery leads (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion too undercarriage and various componants, but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met
Pass136,490 miles (+663)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 136,490 miles
- Test number
- 914419730727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,827 miles (+837)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 135,827 miles
- Test number
- 814281077910
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front driveshaft has vertical movement
- AdvisoryNoise from gearbox area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,990 miles (+1,622)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 134,990 miles
- Test number
- 471803185177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,368 miles (+1,718)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 133,368 miles
- Test number
- 444134603854
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded.
- AdvisoryN/S Headlamp lens faded. Borderline pass.
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers obscuring some components.
Pass131,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 131,650 miles
- Test number
- 307120358928
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is low worn unevenly outer shoulder
Fail131,634 miles (+1,265)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,634 miles
- Test number
- 218701827736
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is low worn unevenly outer shoulder
Pass130,369 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 130,369 miles
- Test number
- 957770512685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 128,993 miles
- Test number
- 365391954461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,993 miles (+2,211)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,993 miles
- Test number
- 639851154273
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass126,782 miles (+7)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 126,782 miles
- Test number
- 105799343236
- NoteSlight corrossion to rear brake disc's
Fail126,775 miles (+2,434)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,775 miles
- Test number
- 195225343259
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSlight corrossion to rear brake disc's
Pass124,341 miles (+4,352)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 124,341 miles
- Test number
- 199209642277
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePin hole to offside front outer constant velositry boot
Pass119,989 miles (+4,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 119,989 miles
- Test number
- 529689381166
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail115,872 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,872 miles
- Test number
- 210550590193
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteN/S iner CV boot split
Pass115,872 miles (+15,199)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 115,872 miles
- Test number
- 821140990154
- NoteN/S iner CV boot split
Pass100,673 miles (+19,284)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 100,673 miles
- Test number
- 834522009218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 81,389 miles
- Test number
- 742684908237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,389 miles1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,389 miles
- Test number
- 331953408260
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Questions about LJ55 GSJ
- Does LJ55 GSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LJ55 GSJ is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LJ55 GSJ?
- The MOT on LJ55 GSJ is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LJ55 GSJ done?
- LJ55 GSJ was recorded at 150,942 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 4,131 miles a year.
- Has LJ55 GSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LJ55 GSJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LJ55 GSJ 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 LJ55 GSJ find?
- LJ55 GSJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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