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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 GTZMOT history

LR55 GTZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LR55 GTZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,683 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GTZ was last recorded at 139,683 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,465 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,218 miles
Average per year
6,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,683 miles
  • 2024 – 137,465 miles
  • 2023 – 134,516 miles
  • 2022 – 131,184 miles
  • 2021 – 128,436 miles
  • 2020 – 126,127 miles
  • 2019 – 107,070 miles
  • 2018 – 76,026 miles
  • 2017 – 72,322 miles
  • 2016 – 66,027 miles
  • 2015 – 61,001 miles
  • 2014 – 56,548 miles
  • 2013 – 52,447 miles
  • 2012 – 48,065 miles
  • 2011 – 43,196 miles
  • 2010 – 37,438 miles
  • 2009 – 29,741 miles
  • 2008 – 21,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,683 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,683 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,683 miles
    Test number
    201933154806
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,679 miles (+2,214)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,679 miles
    Test number
    405482718946
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,465 miles
    Test number
    884187057493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,465 miles (+2,949)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,465 miles
    Test number
    318274142611
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,516 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,516 miles
    Test number
    604253176200
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail134,509 miles (+3,325)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,509 miles
    Test number
    654833748646
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT REAR ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,184 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,184 miles
    Test number
    996934586917
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,184 miles (+2,748)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,184 miles
    Test number
    864921453464
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,436 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,436 miles
    Test number
    295274949252
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail128,436 miles (+2,309)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,436 miles
    Test number
    363587407544
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,127 miles (+19,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,127 miles
    Test number
    863303009376
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low

  12. Pass107,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,070 miles
    Test number
    532551868113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail107,069 miles (+31,043)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,069 miles
    Test number
    916231039794
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass76,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,026 miles
    Test number
    149012676064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,026 miles (+3,704)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,026 miles
    Test number
    681990503591
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  16. Pass72,322 miles (+6,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    703473006884
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass66,027 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    855068237831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,025 miles (+5,024)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    777352509171
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass61,001 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    122148691585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,548 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    215700514320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,447 miles (+4,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    846082303389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    487160802329
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail48,064 miles (+4,868)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    206280402383
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail43,196 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,196 miles
    Test number
    198424901334
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass43,196 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,196 miles
    Test number
    469154701467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,438 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    762405400385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,741 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    764111709314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,567 miles
    Test number
    420108608436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GTZ

Does LR55 GTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GTZ expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GTZ?
The MOT on LR55 GTZ expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 GTZ done?
LR55 GTZ was recorded at 139,683 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,967 miles a year.
Has LR55 GTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GTZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 GTZ 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 GTZ find?
LR55 GTZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.

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