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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 BCKMOT history

LR55 BCK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

LR55 BCK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
193,473 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BCK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 BCK was last recorded at 193,473 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 8,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2023: 173,684 miles, lower than 173,934 miles on 5 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,686 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,787 miles
Average per year
8,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,473 miles
  • 2024 – 184,686 miles
  • 2023 – 173,684 miles
  • 2022 – 163,825 miles
  • 2021 – 154,573 miles
  • 2020 – 142,835 miles
  • 2019 – 131,406 miles
  • 2017 – 113,572 miles
  • 2016 – 103,794 miles
  • 2015 – 98,738 miles
  • 2014 – 92,303 miles
  • 2013 – 84,010 miles
  • 2012 – 75,438 miles
  • 2010 – 60,433 miles
  • 2009 – 52,425 miles
  • 2008 – 44,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail193,473 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail193,473 miles (+8,787)10 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,473 miles
    Test number
    992115456505
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass184,686 miles (+11,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    184,686 miles
    Test number
    487400631061
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  3. Pass173,684 miles (-250)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    173,684 miles
    Test number
    297060828220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,934 miles (+10,109)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,934 miles
    Test number
    960585771987
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,825 miles (+9,252)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    163,825 miles
    Test number
    832424849666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,573 miles (+11,738)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    154,573 miles
    Test number
    129646551489
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o,s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

  7. Pass142,835 miles (+11,429)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    142,835 miles
    Test number
    180455967797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,406 miles (+17,834)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,406 miles
    Test number
    865095379035
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,572 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,572 miles
    Test number
    186415896857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,570 miles (+2,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,570 miles
    Test number
    878968597159
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass110,916 miles (+7,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,916 miles
    Test number
    231458504464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

  12. Pass103,794 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,794 miles
    Test number
    560268780181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail103,745 miles (+5,007)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,745 miles
    Test number
    644730867153
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing rearmost bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass98,738 miles (+6,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,738 miles
    Test number
    669848825196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,303 miles (+8,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,303 miles
    Test number
    338737824148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass84,010 miles (+8,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    775109823116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,438 miles (+15,005)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    845228232116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,433 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    814886180262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,425 miles (+8,239)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    771793799296
    • NoteO/S rear outer tyre wall cut (not through to cords)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  20. Pass44,186 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    501197988264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres have tread just visable on inner edge and have cracks between the tread blocks all the way round the tyres

Questions about LR55 BCK

Does LR55 BCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BCK expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BCK?
The MOT on LR55 BCK expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BCK done?
LR55 BCK was recorded at 193,473 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 8,959 miles a year.
Has LR55 BCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BCK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BCK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 BCK find?
LR55 BCK failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp light source and lamp not compatible; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 10 more.

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