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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL55 BVTMOT history

LL55 BVT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

LL55 BVT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
123,028 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BVT was last recorded at 123,028 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 6,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,885 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
6,143 miles
Average per year
6,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,028 miles
  • 2023 – 116,885 miles
  • 2021 – 106,478 miles
  • 2020 – 90,080 miles
  • 2019 – 84,812 miles
  • 2018 – 82,503 miles
  • 2017 – 75,645 miles
  • 2016 – 70,024 miles
  • 2015 – 64,626 miles
  • 2014 – 59,188 miles
  • 2013 – 53,133 miles
  • 2012 – 46,289 miles
  • 2011 – 39,504 miles
  • 2010 – 32,515 miles
  • 2009 – 25,858 miles
  • 2008 – 18,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,028 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,028 miles (+6,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,028 miles
    Test number
    958952567482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,885 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,885 miles
    Test number
    833128251951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail116,870 miles (+10,392)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,870 miles
    Test number
    244072183373
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,478 miles (+6)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,478 miles
    Test number
    717017389984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail106,472 miles (+16,392)6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,472 miles
    Test number
    186758975882
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass90,080 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    776483049187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,812 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    800812363090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,503 miles
    Test number
    330234459663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail82,503 miles (+6,858)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,503 miles
    Test number
    797356626799
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,645 miles (+5,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    161029811089
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have cracks in tread

  11. Pass70,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    954528707603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,024 miles (+5,398)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    371369997963
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    929953467721
    • 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)

  14. Fail64,626 miles (+5,438)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    313804593556
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass59,188 miles (+6,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,188 miles
    Test number
    137475844300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass53,133 miles (+6,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    355753233321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,289 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    426602342300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,504 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    309780151310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,515 miles (+6,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,515 miles
    Test number
    613943940328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  20. Pass25,858 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,858 miles
    Test number
    483895239429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,683 miles
    Test number
    631726438312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL55 BVT

Does LL55 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL55 BVT expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BVT?
The MOT on LL55 BVT expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL55 BVT done?
LL55 BVT was recorded at 123,028 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 6,803 miles a year.
Has LL55 BVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BVT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL55 BVT 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 BVT find?
LL55 BVT passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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