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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 BDFMOT history

LR55 BDF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LR55 BDF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,161 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BDF was last recorded at 70,161 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2013: 36,354 miles, lower than 42,387 miles on 12 Mar 2012.

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
69,418 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
743 miles
Average per year
3,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,161 miles
  • 2025 – 69,418 miles
  • 2024 – 69,183 miles
  • 2023 – 66,364 miles
  • 2022 – 63,868 miles
  • 2021 – 61,317 miles
  • 2020 – 59,412 miles
  • 2019 – 56,897 miles
  • 2018 – 54,331 miles
  • 2017 – 51,816 miles
  • 2016 – 48,185 miles
  • 2015 – 44,842 miles
  • 2014 – 40,570 miles
  • 2013 – 36,354 miles
  • 2012 – 42,387 miles
  • 2011 – 25,901 miles
  • 2010 – 20,784 miles
  • 2009 – 13,994 miles
  • 2008 – 11,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,161 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,161 miles (+743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    781224847599
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,418 miles (+235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,418 miles
    Test number
    135196253227
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,183 miles (+2,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,183 miles
    Test number
    388875823509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass66,364 miles (+2,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    145552034430
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,868 miles (+2,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,868 miles
    Test number
    616878376820
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,317 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,317 miles
    Test number
    616640669930
    • 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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail61,311 miles (+1,899)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,311 miles
    Test number
    553689485371
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass59,412 miles (+2,515)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    611700106730
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass56,897 miles (+2,566)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    115224668289
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass54,331 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    873630148002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,816 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    344636511793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,185 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    867404006980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,842 miles (+4,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    716708375086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass40,570 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    619872774052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,354 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    245151073066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass36,354 miles (-6,033)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    399011973040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,387 miles (+16,486)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,387 miles
    Test number
    777462772036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,901 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,901 miles
    Test number
    868504671034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,784 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,784 miles
    Test number
    200412880094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,994 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,994 miles
    Test number
    310785789004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,955 miles
    Test number
    911054478278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BDF

Does LR55 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BDF is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BDF?
The MOT on LR55 BDF is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BDF done?
LR55 BDF was recorded at 70,161 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,269 miles a year.
Has LR55 BDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BDF has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 BDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 BDF find?
LR55 BDF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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