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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 GSOMOT history

LR55 GSO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LR55 GSO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,873 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GSO was last recorded at 82,873 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 7,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,228 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,645 miles
Average per year
3,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,873 miles
  • 2024 – 75,228 miles
  • 2023 – 64,328 miles
  • 2022 – 64,089 miles
  • 2021 – 61,025 miles
  • 2019 – 60,701 miles
  • 2018 – 60,311 miles
  • 2016 – 59,554 miles
  • 2015 – 57,233 miles
  • 2014 – 50,583 miles
  • 2013 – 42,018 miles
  • 2012 – 35,921 miles
  • 2011 – 33,226 miles
  • 2010 – 29,702 miles
  • 2009 – 21,965 miles
  • 2008 – 16,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,873 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,873 miles (+7,645)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    464858158896
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass75,228 miles (+10,900)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    617435327293
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,328 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,328 miles
    Test number
    138576448794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,327 miles (+238)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    984278631097
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass64,089 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    718142469356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,025 miles (+324)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,025 miles
    Test number
    453878868874
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,701 miles (+390)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    179603728465
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass60,311 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    861264696534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,554 miles (+2,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    218805672296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass57,233 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    223979490474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,583 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    295240164221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass50,583 miles (+8,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    567230164219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,018 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,018 miles
    Test number
    787509563291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,921 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,921 miles
    Test number
    375958962271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,226 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,226 miles
    Test number
    308754121470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,702 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    362517830234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass29,702 miles (+7,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    801207230218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail21,965 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,965 miles
    Test number
    673385929224
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass21,965 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,965 miles
    Test number
    712325829269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,361 miles
    Test number
    610925878224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GSO

Does LR55 GSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GSO expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GSO?
The MOT on LR55 GSO expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 GSO done?
LR55 GSO was recorded at 82,873 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,905 miles a year.
Has LR55 GSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GSO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 GSO 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 GSO find?
LR55 GSO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns + os; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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