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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 FOAMOT history

LR55 FOA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LR55 FOA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,460 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FOA
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
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FOA was last recorded at 118,460 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 10,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,582 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,878 miles
Average per year
5,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,460 miles
  • 2025 – 107,582 miles
  • 2024 – 103,524 miles
  • 2023 – 97,802 miles
  • 2021 – 91,903 miles
  • 2020 – 85,627 miles
  • 2019 – 78,787 miles
  • 2018 – 69,878 miles
  • 2017 – 66,412 miles
  • 2016 – 62,058 miles
  • 2015 – 56,441 miles
  • 2014 – 51,875 miles
  • 2013 – 48,082 miles
  • 2012 – 43,470 miles
  • 2011 – 39,102 miles
  • 2010 – 33,329 miles
  • 2009 – 28,046 miles
  • 2008 – 20,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,460 miles (+10,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    720134842863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  2. Pass107,582 miles (+4,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,582 miles
    Test number
    941515266849
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass103,524 miles (+5,722)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,524 miles
    Test number
    772976804323
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass97,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    235936495806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,802 miles (+5,899)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    374736771364
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass91,903 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    873854271144
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail91,903 miles (+6,276)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    988811036651
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass85,627 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    609149537295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,787 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,787 miles
    Test number
    206744678136
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail78,787 miles (+8,909)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,787 miles
    Test number
    838889404668
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,878 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,878 miles
    Test number
    570070451089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,412 miles (+4,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    129419252528
    • 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)

  13. Pass62,058 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    907175602263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,441 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    522603496744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,875 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    225310664249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,082 miles (+4,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,082 miles
    Test number
    906869963284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass43,470 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    785761172297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,102 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,102 miles
    Test number
    907720771297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,329 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,329 miles
    Test number
    314538550479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,046 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,046 miles
    Test number
    720163559277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,318 miles
    Test number
    944273568273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 FOA

Does LR55 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 FOA is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FOA?
The MOT on LR55 FOA is valid until 20 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 FOA done?
LR55 FOA was recorded at 118,460 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,634 miles a year.
Has LR55 FOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FOA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 FOA 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 FOA find?
LR55 FOA passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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