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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 BBOMOT history

LR55 BBO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

LR55 BBO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2026
Mileage
153,116 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BBO
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
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BBO was last recorded at 153,116 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 11,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,708 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
11,408 miles
Average per year
6,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,116 miles
  • 2024 – 141,708 miles
  • 2023 – 132,480 miles
  • 2022 – 121,733 miles
  • 2020 – 114,977 miles
  • 2019 – 112,892 miles
  • 2018 – 109,427 miles
  • 2017 – 106,629 miles
  • 2016 – 105,120 miles
  • 2015 – 102,607 miles
  • 2014 – 97,749 miles
  • 2013 – 91,170 miles
  • 2012 – 84,970 miles
  • 2011 – 78,713 miles
  • 2010 – 71,072 miles
  • 2009 – 58,272 miles
  • 2008 – 42,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,116 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,116 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,116 miles
    Test number
    597626424429
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail153,116 miles (+11,408)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,116 miles
    Test number
    757529037441
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,708 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,708 miles
    Test number
    387458627109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail141,551 miles (+9,071)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,551 miles
    Test number
    801810237068
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass132,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,480 miles
    Test number
    934987252306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,480 miles (+10,747)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,480 miles
    Test number
    626752271851
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass121,733 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    325737999343
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail121,733 miles (+56)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    656908553742
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,677 miles (+6,700)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,677 miles
    Test number
    960645721136
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower boost pipe to intercooler not fitted correctly , blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,977 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,977 miles
    Test number
    530755232167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,964 miles (+2,072)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,964 miles
    Test number
    308725683921
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  12. Pass112,892 miles (+3,465)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,892 miles
    Test number
    944414104012
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  13. Pass109,427 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,427 miles
    Test number
    145971727827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    148800797673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail106,629 miles (+1,509)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    844903339580
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass105,120 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,120 miles
    Test number
    437462179113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail105,119 miles (+2,512)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,119 miles
    Test number
    468312102786
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    597933971278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail102,607 miles (+4,858)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    244540231021
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass97,749 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,749 miles
    Test number
    377445594291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,667 miles (+6,497)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    988228984253
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass91,170 miles (+6,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    675663883266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass84,970 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,970 miles
    Test number
    855329182241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,713 miles (+7,641)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,713 miles
    Test number
    306541891494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,072 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    274367260285
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass71,072 miles (+12,800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    291217360241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,272 miles (+15,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    393225999458
    • 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)

  28. Pass42,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,844 miles
    Test number
    904678398279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BBO

Does LR55 BBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BBO expired on 1 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BBO?
The MOT on LR55 BBO expired on 1 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BBO done?
LR55 BBO was recorded at 153,116 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 6,744 miles a year.
Has LR55 BBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BBO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BBO 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 LR55 BBO find?
LR55 BBO passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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