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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR55 GVDMOT history

LR55 GVD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LR55 GVD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
153,312 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GVD was last recorded at 153,312 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,312 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,312 miles
  • 2024 – 144,698 miles
  • 2023 – 141,244 miles
  • 2022 – 139,303 miles
  • 2021 – 135,827 miles
  • 2020 – 126,127 miles
  • 2019 – 120,601 miles
  • 2018 – 117,904 miles
  • 2017 – 112,617 miles
  • 2016 – 109,188 miles
  • 2015 – 102,202 miles
  • 2014 – 95,626 miles
  • 2013 – 83,031 miles
  • 2012 – 72,801 miles
  • 2011 – 63,138 miles
  • 2010 – 52,326 miles
  • 2009 – 41,477 miles
  • 2008 – 32,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,312 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner front surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts ? inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes on application

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight grease leak n/s outer cv boot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,312 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,312 miles
    Test number
    549343164487
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner front surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail153,312 miles (+8,614)6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,312 miles
    Test number
    654404586345
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to state of centre box condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner front surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass144,698 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,698 miles
    Test number
    974141027526
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts ? inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes on application (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight grease leak n/s outer cv boot
    • AdvisorySlight wear front suspension arms ? rear mounts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
  4. Fail144,696 miles (+3,452)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,696 miles
    Test number
    998676493407
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due too condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts ? inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes on application (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight grease leak n/s outer cv boot
    • AdvisorySlight wear front suspension arms ? rear mounts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
  5. Pass141,244 miles (+28)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    779716189195
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail141,216 miles (+1,913)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,216 miles
    Test number
    774381892818
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass139,303 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,303 miles
    Test number
    188580579159
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail139,303 miles (+3,476)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,303 miles
    Test number
    888770843825
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass135,827 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,827 miles
    Test number
    438483259303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,823 miles (+9,696)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,823 miles
    Test number
    909448895167
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass126,127 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,127 miles
    Test number
    124750687862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,601 miles (+2,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,601 miles
    Test number
    702081489344
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass117,904 miles (+5,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    527619258168
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rears
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
  14. Pass112,617 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,617 miles
    Test number
    746441354167
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
  15. Pass109,188 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,188 miles
    Test number
    974966854745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,202 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    674166447863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,626 miles (+12,595)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,626 miles
    Test number
    835005794212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,031 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,031 miles
    Test number
    209327983285
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass83,031 miles (+10,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,031 miles
    Test number
    808207883273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,801 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,801 miles
    Test number
    926502992211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,798 miles (+9,660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    245951292278
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass63,138 miles (+10,812)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    258583981285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,326 miles (+10,849)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,326 miles
    Test number
    563311580220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,477 miles (+9,462)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    240982389245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,015 miles
    Test number
    351100698218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GVD

Does LR55 GVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GVD expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GVD?
The MOT on LR55 GVD 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 GVD done?
LR55 GVD was recorded at 153,312 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has LR55 GVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GVD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 GVD 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 GVD find?
LR55 GVD passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 2 more.

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