
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LR55 FOUMOT history
LR55 FOU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 190,633 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,419 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 FOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 FOU was last recorded at 190,633 miles on 18 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,626 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,419 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,633 miles
- 2025 – 185,898 miles
- 2024 – 185,862 miles
- 2023 – 173,104 miles
- 2022 – 170,893 miles
- 2021 – 169,381 miles
- 2020 – 162,479 miles
- 2019 – 142,241 miles
- 2018 – 135,481 miles
- 2017 – 127,826 miles
- 2016 – 124,257 miles
- 2014 – 115,561 miles
- 2013 – 98,530 miles
- 2012 – 82,963 miles
- 2011 – 70,832 miles
- 2010 – 62,293 miles
- 2009 – 52,825 miles
- 2008 – 42,358 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryManufacturers plastic under trays fitted
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine undertray split and damaged but not likely to fall from vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Noise from engine area at idle speed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,633 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 190,633 miles
- Test number
- 459837630070
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturers plastic under trays fitted
Fail190,626 miles (+4,728)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,626 miles
- Test number
- 193691053740
- MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryE.M.L is on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass185,898 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 185,898 miles
- Test number
- 260493639800
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components rusted various areas
Fail185,896 miles (+34)12 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,896 miles
- Test number
- 312655069436
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail185,862 miles (+12,758)4 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,862 miles
- Test number
- 112253864695
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens could do with a clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens could do with a clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront belt tensioner rattling
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,104 miles4 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 173,104 miles
- Test number
- 935262155455
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front wings corroded/ taped over.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside & offside sills
- AdvisoryWiper blades slightly smearing
Fail173,104 miles (+2,211)1 major4 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,104 miles
- Test number
- 870269650708
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front wings corroded/ taped over.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside & offside sills
- AdvisoryWiper blades slightly smearing
Pass170,893 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 170,893 miles
- Test number
- 768637292673
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine undertray split and damaged but not likely to fall from vehicle
- AdvisoryNoise from engine area at idle speed
Fail170,892 miles (+1,511)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,892 miles
- Test number
- 895855731120
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights severely tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing / wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing / wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine undertray split and damaged but not likely to fall from vehicle
- AdvisoryNoise from engine area at idle speed
Pass169,381 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 169,381 miles
- Test number
- 695637990349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail169,380 miles (+6,901)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,380 miles
- Test number
- 592948279254
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass162,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 162,479 miles
- Test number
- 586272226594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,479 miles (+20,238)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,479 miles
- Test number
- 293134455190
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass142,241 miles (+6,760)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 142,241 miles
- Test number
- 473673096429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,481 miles (+7,655)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 135,481 miles
- Test number
- 542954629086
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,826 miles (+3,569)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 127,826 miles
- Test number
- 364452447601
- AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light present on dash
Pass124,257 miles (+8,696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 124,257 miles
- Test number
- 470008254606
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass115,561 miles (+17,031)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 115,561 miles
- Test number
- 419278164264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,530 miles (+15,567)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 98,530 miles
- Test number
- 887233683264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,963 miles (+12,131)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 82,963 miles
- Test number
- 575355882279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,832 miles (+8,539)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 70,832 miles
- Test number
- 909578871266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,293 miles (+9,468)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 62,293 miles
- Test number
- 423171580296
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,825 miles (+10,467)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 52,825 miles
- Test number
- 234838579270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 42,358 miles
- Test number
- 472760688235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 FOU
- Does LR55 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 FOU is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 FOU?
- The MOT on LR55 FOU is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 FOU done?
- LR55 FOU was recorded at 190,633 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 8,419 miles a year.
- Has LR55 FOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 FOU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 FOU 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 FOU find?
- LR55 FOU passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; manufacturers plastic under trays fitted.
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