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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL55 CLUMOT history

LL55 CLU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LL55 CLU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,599 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 CLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 CLU was last recorded at 82,599 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,726 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,599 miles
  • 2024 – 79,726 miles
  • 2023 – 75,228 miles
  • 2022 – 72,814 miles
  • 2021 – 68,807 miles
  • 2020 – 66,374 miles
  • 2019 – 62,441 miles
  • 2018 – 57,862 miles
  • 2017 – 52,585 miles
  • 2016 – 47,045 miles
  • 2015 – 43,156 miles
  • 2014 – 39,568 miles
  • 2013 – 34,296 miles
  • 2012 – 29,098 miles
  • 2011 – 18,836 miles
  • 2010 – 8,966 miles
  • 2008 – 6,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,599 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,599 miles (+2,873)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,599 miles
    Test number
    450229396136
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass79,726 miles (+4,498)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,726 miles
    Test number
    381411250360
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,228 miles (+103)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    397980401500
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,125 miles (+2,311)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,125 miles
    Test number
    795314282922
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,814 miles (+40)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,814 miles
    Test number
    133649491552
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail72,774 miles (+3,967)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,774 miles
    Test number
    680749064248
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,807 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    290872643467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,374 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    135990732063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail66,325 miles (+3,884)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    284437678933
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass62,441 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    158297045342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail62,313 miles (+4,451)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    444444484370
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,862 miles (+5,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    420887336234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass52,585 miles (+5,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    739496641434
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass47,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    145532549592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,045 miles (+3,889)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    387617194352
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  16. Pass43,156 miles (+3,588)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,156 miles
    Test number
    727946745135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Pass39,568 miles (+5,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,568 miles
    Test number
    675250784059
    • 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)

  18. Pass34,296 miles (+5,198)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,296 miles
    Test number
    148842103036
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  19. Pass29,098 miles (+10,262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,098 miles
    Test number
    137354402032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,836 miles (+9,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,836 miles
    Test number
    586356901056
    • 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)

  21. Pass8,966 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    8,966 miles
    Test number
    334337100079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    6,952 miles
    Test number
    344215898424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL55 CLU

Does LL55 CLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 CLU is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL55 CLU?
The MOT on LL55 CLU is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 CLU done?
LL55 CLU was recorded at 82,599 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has LL55 CLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 CLU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LL55 CLU 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 CLU find?
LL55 CLU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking.

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