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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR55 BCEMOT history

LR55 BCE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LR55 BCE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,222 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BCE was last recorded at 151,222 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,222 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,222 miles
  • 2024 – 132,895 miles
  • 2023 – 114,673 miles
  • 2022 – 96,712 miles
  • 2018 – 96,687 miles
  • 2017 – 96,677 miles
  • 2016 – 96,669 miles
  • 2015 – 96,661 miles
  • 2014 – 96,650 miles
  • 2013 – 76,358 miles
  • 2012 – 76,252 miles
  • 2011 – 69,075 miles
  • 2010 – 61,744 miles
  • 2009 – 49,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,222 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,222 miles
    Test number
    890043942627
    • 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))

  2. Fail151,222 miles (+18,327)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,222 miles
    Test number
    358044455536
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,895 miles (+18,222)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,895 miles
    Test number
    407845843964
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil level increased to minimum when presented
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,673 miles (+262)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,673 miles
    Test number
    911542583413
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail114,411 miles (+17,699)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,411 miles
    Test number
    864430145786
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,712 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,712 miles
    Test number
    991338322798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass96,687 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,687 miles
    Test number
    919924271752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,677 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    974919125788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,669 miles
    Test number
    514172902331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,669 miles (+8)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,669 miles
    Test number
    537763141937
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  11. Pass96,661 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    974088478072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,650 miles (+3,871)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,650 miles
    Test number
    799646634385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass92,779 miles (+16,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,779 miles
    Test number
    137715354136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass76,358 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,358 miles
    Test number
    468181013002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,252 miles (+7,177)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    595239512368
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass69,075 miles (+7,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    885083531379
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail61,744 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    201328490212
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked on lower offside corner of number plate
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

  18. Pass61,744 miles (+12,614)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    421248290246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked on lower offside corner of number plate
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

  19. Pass49,130 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    894933379252
    • NoteAdvise front screen.

  20. Fail49,129 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    610403479240
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise front screen.

Questions about LR55 BCE

Does LR55 BCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BCE is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BCE?
The MOT on LR55 BCE is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BCE done?
LR55 BCE was recorded at 151,222 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,313 miles a year.
Has LR55 BCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BCE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BCE 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 BCE find?
LR55 BCE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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