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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 BEUMOT history

LR55 BEU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

LR55 BEU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
103,522 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BEU was last recorded at 103,522 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 2,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,745 miles · 14 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,777 miles
Average per year
5,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 103,522 miles
  • 2020 – 100,745 miles
  • 2019 – 98,328 miles
  • 2018 – 96,063 miles
  • 2017 – 93,990 miles
  • 2016 – 92,493 miles
  • 2015 – 82,428 miles
  • 2014 – 73,403 miles
  • 2013 – 63,996 miles
  • 2012 – 56,613 miles
  • 2011 – 48,362 miles
  • 2010 – 38,078 miles
  • 2009 – 35,328 miles
  • 2008 – 27,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,522 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryParking brake
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Osf tyre wall cut/damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,522 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,522 miles
    Test number
    594146716168
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,522 miles (+2,777)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,522 miles
    Test number
    457060947936
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,745 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,745 miles
    Test number
    778038201842
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering angle light on

  4. Fail100,745 miles (+2,417)2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,745 miles
    Test number
    848932322883
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering angle light on

  5. Pass98,328 miles (+2,265)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,328 miles
    Test number
    526662055362
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,063 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    497993656329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,491 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    735596425936
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre wall cut/damaged

  8. Fail95,489 miles (+1,499)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    317630685573
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre wall cut/damaged

  9. Pass93,990 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,990 miles
    Test number
    758564595550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release stiff to operate
    • AdvisoryCuts to outerwalls on all tyres, no cords exposed
    • AdvisorySlight bind nsr wheel
    • AdvisoryWipers slight smear

  10. Fail93,990 miles (+1,497)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,990 miles
    Test number
    172085063350
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced os and ns (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release stiff to operate
    • AdvisoryCuts to outerwalls on all tyres, no cords exposed
    • AdvisorySlight bind nsr wheel
    • AdvisoryWipers slight smear

  11. Pass92,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    641796217856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail92,493 miles (+10,065)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    457193087099
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass82,428 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,428 miles
    Test number
    857472985153
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres side walls damaged slightly

  14. Fail82,428 miles (+9,025)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,428 miles
    Test number
    569550885120
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs very worn
    • NoteFront tyres side walls damaged slightly

  15. Pass73,403 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    176014684153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail73,401 miles (+16)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    268429774405
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

  17. Fail73,385 miles (+9,389)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    217307774420
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass63,996 miles (+7,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,996 miles
    Test number
    205168053107
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass56,613 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    186829272157
    • NoteTraction control light on

  20. Fail56,596 miles (+8,234)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    545722172122
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs very corroded and worn
    • NoteTraction control light on

  21. Pass48,362 miles (+10,284)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    348988831125
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  22. Pass38,078 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,078 miles
    Test number
    464496190005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,328 miles (+7,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,328 miles
    Test number
    652279199200
    • 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)

  24. Pass27,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,536 miles
    Test number
    231494808340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 BEU

Does LR55 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BEU expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BEU?
The MOT on LR55 BEU expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BEU done?
LR55 BEU was recorded at 103,522 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
Has LR55 BEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BEU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 BEU 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 BEU find?
LR55 BEU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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