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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM55 MPYMOT history

LM55 MPY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

LM55 MPY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
179,209 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 MPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 MPY was last recorded at 179,209 miles on 4 May 2022, 1,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,052 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,157 miles
Average per year
7,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,209 miles
  • 2021 – 178,052 miles
  • 2020 – 175,243 miles
  • 2019 – 169,798 miles
  • 2018 – 162,562 miles
  • 2017 – 153,170 miles
  • 2016 – 144,254 miles
  • 2015 – 133,803 miles
  • 2014 – 125,209 miles
  • 2013 – 116,603 miles
  • 2012 – 109,329 miles
  • 2011 – 98,986 miles
  • 2010 – 87,131 miles
  • 2009 – 74,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Underside corrosion present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    222740463242
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,209 miles (+1,157)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,209 miles
    Test number
    344919686862
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass178,052 miles (+2,809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,052 miles
    Test number
    499456338131
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion present
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  4. Pass175,243 miles (+5,445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,243 miles
    Test number
    829979994808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion present

  5. Pass169,798 miles (+7,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    169,798 miles
    Test number
    209323016190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,562 miles
    Test number
    494836742405
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres between 2-3mm.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear seat.(belt not tested).
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed.
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front lower arm rear bushes.

  7. Fail162,562 miles (+9,392)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,562 miles
    Test number
    994091612977
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres between 2-3mm.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear seat.(belt not tested).
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed.
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front lower arm rear bushes.

  8. Pass153,170 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    153,170 miles
    Test number
    583624234348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,254 miles (+10,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    144,254 miles
    Test number
    102417609772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass133,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    133,803 miles
    Test number
    418909115080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail133,803 miles (+8,594)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,803 miles
    Test number
    236359515049
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail125,209 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,209 miles
    Test number
    456907824021
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine managemant light on

  13. Pass125,209 miles (+8,606)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,209 miles
    Test number
    555167124062
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine managemant light on

  14. Pass116,603 miles (+7,274)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,603 miles
    Test number
    686324013025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management warning lamp on indicating a fault.
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing heavier on outside edges.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteSlight brake bind on offside rear wheel (felt by hand)

  15. Pass109,329 miles (+10,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,329 miles
    Test number
    627347812080
    • Note1 bulb out in n/s/r side light

  16. Pass98,986 miles (+11,855)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    517617711097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,131 miles (+12,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    944277520086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass74,795 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    262364739046
    • NoteChip n/s headlamp glass

Questions about LM55 MPY

Does LM55 MPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 MPY expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 MPY?
The MOT on LM55 MPY expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 MPY done?
LM55 MPY was recorded at 179,209 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 7,883 miles a year.
Has LM55 MPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 MPY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM55 MPY 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 LM55 MPY find?
LM55 MPY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both.

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