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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR55 ELUMOT history

LR55 ELU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

LR55 ELU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
134,077 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ELU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ELU was last recorded at 134,077 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 4,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,466 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,611 miles
Average per year
7,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,077 miles
  • 2022 – 129,466 miles
  • 2021 – 113,455 miles
  • 2020 – 109,730 miles
  • 2019 – 102,868 miles
  • 2018 – 97,620 miles
  • 2017 – 91,353 miles
  • 2016 – 85,719 miles
  • 2015 – 76,585 miles
  • 2014 – 66,920 miles
  • 2013 – 49,542 miles
  • 2012 – 42,701 miles
  • 2011 – 36,952 miles
  • 2010 – 31,858 miles
  • 2008 – 19,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,077 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight bind o/s rear wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,077 miles
    Test number
    980203877785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail134,077 miles (+4,611)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,077 miles
    Test number
    853554957997
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,466 miles (+16,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,466 miles
    Test number
    823330630479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,455 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,455 miles
    Test number
    748063233165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,730 miles (+6,862)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,730 miles
    Test number
    804038758582
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,868 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    945516445757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,620 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    758427010453
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail97,620 miles (+6,267)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    262546134234
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s cv joint worn

  9. Pass91,353 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    746085602981
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFrt number plate marked
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusting

  10. Fail91,353 miles (+5,634)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    901877553018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFrt number plate marked
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusting

  11. Pass85,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    753235916632
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s rear wheel

  12. Fail85,719 miles (+9,134)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    324723107719
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s rear wheel

  13. Pass76,585 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    688173305166
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside and outer side front outer cv boot has small pin-prick hole
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NoteNearside rear slight brake binding
    • NoteUndertray and floor covers fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail76,576 miles (+9,656)1 failure1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    619093605179
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside and outer side front outer cv boot has small pin-prick hole
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NoteNearside rear slight brake binding
    • NoteUndertray and floor covers fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass66,920 miles (+17,378)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    925536324209
    • NoteBoth front outer cv boots has small pin-prick hole
    • NoteBulb warning light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NoteOffside front shock slightly damp
    • NoteOffside rear bumper not fully secured
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUndertray and floor covers fitted

  16. Pass49,542 miles (+242)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    939300733171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail49,300 miles (+6,599)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,300 miles
    Test number
    669831623129
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,701 miles
    Test number
    959166042109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,701 miles (+1,632)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,701 miles
    Test number
    198045942103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail41,069 miles (+4,117)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,069 miles
    Test number
    526600442043
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInstrument panel plastic cover broken only half there
    • NoteSteering light on dash

  21. Pass36,952 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    318954041146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,858 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,858 miles
    Test number
    810265140115
    • NoteChanged vehicle from model Fox to Golf on details

  23. Pass31,858 miles (+11,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,858 miles
    Test number
    412484040195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,956 miles
    Test number
    614462858255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 ELU

Does LR55 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 ELU expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ELU?
The MOT on LR55 ELU expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 ELU done?
LR55 ELU was recorded at 134,077 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 7,604 miles a year.
Has LR55 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ELU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 ELU 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 ELU find?
LR55 ELU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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