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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR55 BDOMOT history

LR55 BDO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 52,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LR55 BDO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,510 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BDO was last recorded at 52,510 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,912 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,598 miles
Average per year
2,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,510 miles
  • 2025 – 49,912 miles
  • 2024 – 49,027 miles
  • 2023 – 48,512 miles
  • 2022 – 47,584 miles
  • 2021 – 46,639 miles
  • 2020 – 45,329 miles
  • 2019 – 44,361 miles
  • 2018 – 43,614 miles
  • 2017 – 43,432 miles
  • 2015 – 41,445 miles
  • 2014 – 37,615 miles
  • 2013 – 33,810 miles
  • 2012 – 27,916 miles
  • 2011 – 23,800 miles
  • 2009 – 19,519 miles
  • 2008 – 16,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,510 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    876471057407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,510 miles (+2,598)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    403225978277
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass49,912 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,912 miles
    Test number
    618056177388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,027 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    666840288017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    477529746913
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail48,512 miles (+928)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    213869623668
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,584 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    741348568503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,639 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    231045976584
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail46,638 miles (+1,309)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,638 miles
    Test number
    611894936500
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MIL indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass45,329 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,329 miles
    Test number
    163338785231
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail45,329 miles (+968)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,329 miles
    Test number
    759811637704
    • MajorFront Body panel insecure grill insecure/damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,361 miles (+747)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    705779580530
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,614 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    269261650717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,432 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,432 miles
    Test number
    219373612963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass43,427 miles (+1,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,427 miles
    Test number
    522858015981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,445 miles
    Test number
    167392678939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail41,445 miles (+3,830)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,445 miles
    Test number
    600056273678
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    629054204211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,615 miles (+3,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    707493304245
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  20. Fail33,810 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    667110643211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,810 miles (+5,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    858030443292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,916 miles (+4,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    297381242219
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass23,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,800 miles
    Test number
    376430131439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,800 miles (+4,281)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,800 miles
    Test number
    329159521258
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass19,519 miles (+3,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,519 miles
    Test number
    812866469297
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass16,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,479 miles
    Test number
    274830968236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,479 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,479 miles
    Test number
    964730968293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LR55 BDO

Does LR55 BDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BDO is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BDO?
The MOT on LR55 BDO is valid until 29 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 BDO done?
LR55 BDO was recorded at 52,510 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,022 miles a year.
Has LR55 BDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BDO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 BDO 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 BDO find?
LR55 BDO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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