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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LL55 BUOMOT history

LL55 BUO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LL55 BUO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,348 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BUO
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
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BUO was last recorded at 125,348 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 39,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,702 miles · 18 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
39,646 miles
Average per year
5,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,348 miles
  • 2020 – 85,702 miles
  • 2019 – 83,446 miles
  • 2018 – 77,267 miles
  • 2017 – 72,099 miles
  • 2016 – 66,555 miles
  • 2015 – 61,041 miles
  • 2014 – 58,024 miles
  • 2013 – 51,666 miles
  • 2012 – 45,996 miles
  • 2011 – 39,198 miles
  • 2010 – 33,188 miles
  • 2009 – 27,949 miles
  • 2008 – 21,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,348 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside headlamp beam image poor just a pass

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,348 miles (+39,646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    546078798084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,702 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    856077190029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,446 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,446 miles
    Test number
    698500405300
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image poor just a pass

  4. Fail83,343 miles (+6,076)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    245089878948
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image poor just a pass

  5. Pass77,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    169145451624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,264 miles (+5,165)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,264 miles
    Test number
    697626905015
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass72,099 miles (+5,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    453376768346
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  8. Pass66,555 miles (+5,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    673271141077
    • AdvisoryO/S C/V BOOT PIN HOLED AND WEAPING

  9. Pass61,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    364978642458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre getting low

  10. Fail61,041 miles (+3,017)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    215573549234
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre getting low

  11. Pass58,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    746574124279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,022 miles (+6,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,022 miles
    Test number
    355704924450
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass51,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,666 miles
    Test number
    476978013207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,666 miles (+5,670)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,666 miles
    Test number
    229878513267
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  15. Pass45,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    357655132236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,996 miles (+6,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    419265632217
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  17. Pass39,198 miles (+6,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,198 miles
    Test number
    556157611234
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail33,188 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    764353120210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass33,188 miles (+5,239)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    901353420227
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass27,949 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    653689929223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,966 miles
    Test number
    933768528290
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL55 BUO

Does LL55 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 BUO is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BUO?
The MOT on LL55 BUO is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 BUO done?
LL55 BUO was recorded at 125,348 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,908 miles a year.
Has LL55 BUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BUO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LL55 BUO 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 BUO find?
LL55 BUO passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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