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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR55 EMVMOT history

LR55 EMV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LR55 EMV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,528 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EMV was last recorded at 94,528 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,474 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,054 miles
Average per year
5,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,528 miles
  • 2025 – 91,474 miles
  • 2024 – 84,970 miles
  • 2023 – 77,214 miles
  • 2022 – 67,003 miles
  • 2021 – 54,855 miles
  • 2020 – 45,836 miles
  • 2019 – 40,163 miles
  • 2018 – 39,336 miles
  • 2016 – 34,602 miles
  • 2015 – 27,103 miles
  • 2014 – 23,661 miles
  • 2013 – 20,286 miles
  • 2011 – 16,078 miles
  • 2010 – 13,790 miles
  • 2009 – 11,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,528 miles
    Test number
    514739913976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail94,528 miles (+3,054)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,528 miles
    Test number
    677325525390
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,474 miles (+6,504)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,474 miles
    Test number
    189750009434
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,970 miles (+7,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,970 miles
    Test number
    858904781402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,214 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    269614044576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,120 miles (+10,117)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,120 miles
    Test number
    312479463366
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    946972152995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,003 miles (+12,148)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    518670084755
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear handbrake dosent work
    • DangerousRear caliper leaking brake fluid
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,855 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,855 miles
    Test number
    380349066487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,339 miles (+8,503)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,339 miles
    Test number
    511617912841
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass45,836 miles (+5,673)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    114237812614
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass40,163 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,163 miles
    Test number
    142032618973
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking lever has travel

  13. Fail40,163 miles (+827)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,163 miles
    Test number
    757391871934
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking lever has travel

  14. Pass39,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    306408444580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,336 miles (+4,734)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    899123203038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass34,602 miles (+7,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,602 miles
    Test number
    432626908341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass27,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,103 miles
    Test number
    776106910368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,103 miles (+3,442)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,103 miles
    Test number
    216534432020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass23,661 miles (+3,375)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,661 miles
    Test number
    627573444354
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on tread sidewall

  20. Pass20,286 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    768500993210
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail20,286 miles (+5)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    246738283232
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail20,281 miles (+4,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,281 miles
    Test number
    375907483471
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass16,078 miles (+2,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,078 miles
    Test number
    787504651311
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass13,790 miles (+2,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,790 miles
    Test number
    394178480220
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  25. Pass11,316 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,316 miles
    Test number
    622503779269
    • NoteFront tyres worn on shoulders.

Questions about LR55 EMV

Does LR55 EMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 EMV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EMV?
The MOT on LR55 EMV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 EMV done?
LR55 EMV was recorded at 94,528 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
Has LR55 EMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EMV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 EMV 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 EMV find?
LR55 EMV passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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