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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LL55 BUJMOT history

LL55 BUJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LL55 BUJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,796 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BUJ
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BUJ was last recorded at 86,796 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,514 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,796 miles
  • 2025 – 86,514 miles
  • 2024 – 86,193 miles
  • 2023 – 85,274 miles
  • 2022 – 83,338 miles
  • 2021 – 80,147 miles
  • 2020 – 66,010 miles
  • 2019 – 48,401 miles
  • 2018 – 45,731 miles
  • 2017 – 42,826 miles
  • 2016 – 39,245 miles
  • 2015 – 35,715 miles
  • 2014 – 32,241 miles
  • 2013 – 27,726 miles
  • 2012 – 24,634 miles
  • 2011 – 20,951 miles
  • 2010 – 18,021 miles
  • 2009 – 14,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,796 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR,NSR TRAILING ARM BUSH (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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear stop lamp glass got crack on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,796 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,796 miles
    Test number
    114089222317
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR,NSR TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,514 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,514 miles
    Test number
    339310935745
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stop lamp glass got crack on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shocks corroded

  3. Fail86,514 miles (+321)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,514 miles
    Test number
    577402018260
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stop lamp glass got crack on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shocks corroded

  4. Pass86,193 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,193 miles
    Test number
    419877842202
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody/suspension components corroded

  5. Fail86,186 miles (+912)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,186 miles
    Test number
    613238052039
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass85,274 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    591685510475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail85,274 miles (+1,936)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    677557605901
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass83,338 miles (+3,191)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,338 miles
    Test number
    727196889416
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass80,147 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    359002789854
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,137 miles (+14,127)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,137 miles
    Test number
    545692896051
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,010 miles (+17,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    980277787579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass48,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    988437032790
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Fail48,401 miles (+2,670)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    316006421911
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass45,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,731 miles
    Test number
    378757067466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,731 miles (+2,905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,731 miles
    Test number
    863211084489
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass42,826 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,826 miles
    Test number
    915189621693
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/side outer sill panel

  17. Pass39,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,245 miles
    Test number
    708001906823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,245 miles (+3,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,245 miles
    Test number
    664850306116
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

  19. Pass35,715 miles (+3,474)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    729009415012
    • NoteBoth outer sill panels damaged
    • NoteO/side front corner wing + bumper damaged

  20. Pass32,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    368193724016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,222 miles (+4,496)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,222 miles
    Test number
    676183724031
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass27,726 miles (+3,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,726 miles
    Test number
    146431923050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,634 miles (+3,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,634 miles
    Test number
    269877612002
    • NoteOffside sill panel damaged

  24. Pass20,951 miles (+2,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,951 miles
    Test number
    656779011064
    • NoteOffside sill panel has damage

  25. Pass18,021 miles (+3,429)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,021 miles
    Test number
    904042120046
    • NoteAdvis o/s side sill.
    • NoteAdvise n/s front door mirror repater lens

  26. Pass14,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,592 miles
    Test number
    560253729038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,590 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,590 miles
    Test number
    182503029051
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise n/s front door mirror repeater les condition.

Questions about LL55 BUJ

Does LL55 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 BUJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BUJ?
The MOT on LL55 BUJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 BUJ done?
LL55 BUJ was recorded at 86,796 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has LL55 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BUJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL55 BUJ 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 LL55 BUJ find?
LL55 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr,nsr trailing arm bush.

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