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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 GUWMOT history

LR55 GUW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LR55 GUW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,995 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GUW was last recorded at 111,995 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,984 miles · 6 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,995 miles
  • 2025 – 108,567 miles
  • 2024 – 102,550 miles
  • 2023 – 97,373 miles
  • 2022 – 90,871 miles
  • 2021 – 86,512 miles
  • 2020 – 82,389 miles
  • 2019 – 79,352 miles
  • 2018 – 79,321 miles
  • 2017 – 72,869 miles
  • 2016 – 63,226 miles
  • 2015 – 60,403 miles
  • 2014 – 57,660 miles
  • 2013 – 57,388 miles
  • 2012 – 57,066 miles
  • 2011 – 55,275 miles
  • 2010 – 50,818 miles
  • 2009 – 42,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,995 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front grill missing and bonnet damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,995 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,995 miles
    Test number
    325611493479
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail111,984 miles (+3,417)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    569330941439
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,567 miles (+6,017)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,567 miles
    Test number
    761903776282
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,550 miles
    Test number
    840828185998
    • 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))

  5. Fail102,550 miles (+5,177)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,550 miles
    Test number
    674696549659
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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. Pass97,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    899039720876
    • 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))

  7. Fail97,373 miles (+6,502)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    618030462376
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass90,871 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,871 miles
    Test number
    522078442587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,512 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,512 miles
    Test number
    224946848762
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,512 miles (+4,123)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,512 miles
    Test number
    715778344174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,389 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    682296794135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,352 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    626779096631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,321 miles (+6,452)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    953547990009
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp deteriorated showing no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated showing no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRed brake warning lamp flashing

  14. Pass72,869 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    358178789077
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront grill missing and bonnet damaged

  15. Fail72,845 miles (+9,619)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    529241330836
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront grill missing and bonnet damaged

  16. Pass63,226 miles (+2,823)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,226 miles
    Test number
    283389902198
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES GETTING FOGGY (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , ADVISE TRACKING
    • AdvisoryOIL DRAIN PLUG SEEPING OIL
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OLD & PERISHED ,SIDE WALL & CRACKED EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTHERE IS IMBALANCE IN FRONT BRAKE EFFORT , ADVISE INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN WASHER SYSTEM NEEDS REPAIR

  17. Pass60,403 miles (+2,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    587606189985
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED BLOCKING SOME ITEMS
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES GETTING FOGGY,STRONG ADVICE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE IS OLD & HAS SMALL CRACKS AROUND EDGES & SIDE WALL

  18. Pass57,660 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    706269274283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,388 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    448657073242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,066 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    409326472221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    169693171296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,275 miles (+4,457)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    889143171275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass50,818 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    381464370215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,407 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    571661779201
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Pass42,407 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    724571779209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about LR55 GUW

Does LR55 GUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GUW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GUW?
The MOT on LR55 GUW is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 GUW done?
LR55 GUW was recorded at 111,995 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has LR55 GUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GUW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 GUW 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 GUW find?
LR55 GUW passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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