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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR55 EKZMOT history

LR55 EKZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LR55 EKZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,883 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EKZ was last recorded at 144,883 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,883 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,883 miles
  • 2024 – 136,326 miles
  • 2023 – 127,803 miles
  • 2022 – 118,515 miles
  • 2021 – 109,645 miles
  • 2020 – 102,199 miles
  • 2019 – 95,729 miles
  • 2018 – 85,419 miles
  • 2017 – 75,497 miles
  • 2016 – 66,146 miles
  • 2015 – 56,334 miles
  • 2014 – 47,457 miles
  • 2013 – 36,998 miles
  • 2012 – 30,566 miles
  • 2011 – 27,704 miles
  • 2010 – 26,474 miles
  • 2009 – 23,958 miles
  • 2008 – 19,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,883 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 subframe corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,883 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,883 miles
    Test number
    168291282698
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,883 miles (+8,557)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,883 miles
    Test number
    138717437470
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,326 miles (+8,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,326 miles
    Test number
    236509665743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass127,803 miles (+9,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,803 miles
    Test number
    688239425520
    • 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 subframe corroded

  5. Pass118,515 miles (+28)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,515 miles
    Test number
    886076819814
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Fail118,487 miles (+8,842)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,487 miles
    Test number
    304986845270
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass109,645 miles (+7,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    691807560699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,199 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,199 miles
    Test number
    228087585230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,729 miles
    Test number
    996200943196
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail95,729 miles (+10,310)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,729 miles
    Test number
    858714085707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass85,419 miles (+9,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,419 miles
    Test number
    937373097390
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted in front seat not touched

  12. Pass75,497 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    109886159337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,146 miles (+9,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    218008401132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass56,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,334 miles
    Test number
    730406438098
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  15. Fail56,334 miles (+8,877)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,334 miles
    Test number
    158035759056
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  16. Pass47,457 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    688950354303
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing off on inner edges (wheel alignment issue)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres beginning to perish and distort slightly

  17. Fail47,457 miles (+10,459)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    247889244387
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing off on inner edges (wheel alignment issue)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres beginning to perish and distort slightly

  18. Pass36,998 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,998 miles
    Test number
    436211243437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,932 miles (+6,366)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,932 miles
    Test number
    565339633344
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass30,566 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,566 miles
    Test number
    407523432338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,704 miles (+1,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,704 miles
    Test number
    328363261495
    • NoteBoth n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight outer sidewall scuffing

  22. Pass26,474 miles (+2,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,474 miles
    Test number
    281203360212
    • NoteESP (traction control) warning light illuminated, Front wipers slightly smearing.

  23. Pass23,958 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,958 miles
    Test number
    352077159230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,422 miles
    Test number
    180789858280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,422 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,422 miles
    Test number
    804909758295
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR55 EKZ

Does LR55 EKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 EKZ is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EKZ?
The MOT on LR55 EKZ is valid until 27 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 EKZ done?
LR55 EKZ was recorded at 144,883 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,281 miles a year.
Has LR55 EKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EKZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 EKZ 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 EKZ find?
LR55 EKZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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