Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc
LR55 HGAMOT history
LR55 HGA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 May 2025
- Mileage
- 186,946 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 HGA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR55 HGA was last recorded at 186,946 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 5,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 181,933 miles · 22 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,013 miles
- Average per year
- 7,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 186,946 miles
- 2024 – 181,933 miles
- 2023 – 170,798 miles
- 2022 – 157,846 miles
- 2021 – 154,218 miles
- 2019 – 149,416 miles
- 2018 – 142,379 miles
- 2017 – 137,675 miles
- 2016 – 131,890 miles
- 2015 – 127,155 miles
- 2014 – 113,154 miles
- 2013 – 103,297 miles
- 2012 – 96,028 miles
- 2011 – 86,561 miles
- 2010 – 75,067 miles
- 2009 – 65,042 miles
- 2008 – 53,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail186,946 miles
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Slight damage to fuel cooler
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Various covers and under trays restricting views
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Both front lower arm rear bushes showing age and splitting
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Damage to offside front bumper and splitter
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail186,946 miles (+5,013)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,946 miles
- Test number
- 268688765291
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass181,933 miles (+11,135)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 181,933 miles
- Test number
- 859189438643
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass170,798 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 170,798 miles
- Test number
- 740893205505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail170,796 miles (+12,950)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,796 miles
- Test number
- 807527103649
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass157,846 miles (+9)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 157,846 miles
- Test number
- 492568053754
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes showing age/wear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Damage to bumper and splitter
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Strong Advise: Brake disc back plate heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight damage to fuel cooler
- AdvisorySteering, suspension and brake components showing age, wear and heavy surface corrosion
- AdvisoryVarious covers and under trays restricting views
Fail157,837 miles (+3,619)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,837 miles
- Test number
- 665092772796
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes showing age/wear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Damage to bumper and splitter
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Strong Advise: Brake disc back plate heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight damage to fuel cooler
- AdvisorySteering, suspension and brake components showing age, wear and heavy surface corrosion
- AdvisoryVarious covers and under trays restricting views
Pass154,218 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 154,218 miles
- Test number
- 838108857246
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes showing age and splitting
- AdvisoryDamage to offside front bumper and splitter
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight damage to fuel cooler
- AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
- AdvisoryVarious covers and undertrays restricting views
Fail154,208 miles (+4,792)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,208 miles
- Test number
- 730696604977
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes showing age and splitting
- AdvisoryDamage to offside front bumper and splitter
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight damage to fuel cooler
- AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
- AdvisoryVarious covers and undertrays restricting views
Pass149,416 miles (+19)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 149,416 miles
- Test number
- 923313688971
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes showing age and splitting
- AdvisoryDamage to offside front bumper and splitter
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre devoid of tread inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight damage to fuel cooler
- AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
- AdvisoryStone damage and cuts to treads
- AdvisoryVarious covers and under trays restricting views
Fail149,397 miles (+7,018)11 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,397 miles
- Test number
- 650630506430
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes showing age and splitting
- AdvisoryDamage to offside front bumper and splitter
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre devoid of tread inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight damage to fuel cooler
- AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
- AdvisoryStone damage and cuts to treads
- AdvisoryVarious covers and under trays restricting views
Pass142,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 142,379 miles
- Test number
- 696955554718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,379 miles (+4,704)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,379 miles
- Test number
- 566683326649
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,675 miles (+5,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 137,675 miles
- Test number
- 336634870280
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass131,890 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 131,890 miles
- Test number
- 884283072811
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged
Fail131,890 miles (+4,735)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,890 miles
- Test number
- 915321280153
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged
Fail127,155 miles (+4,417)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,155 miles
- Test number
- 423448190702
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass122,738 miles (+9,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 122,738 miles
- Test number
- 136898185180
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass113,154 miles (+9,857)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 113,154 miles
- Test number
- 645121974195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteStrong advise nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edges (keep an eye on )
Pass103,297 miles (+7,269)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 103,297 miles
- Test number
- 888893093101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,028 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,028 miles
- Test number
- 258287982292
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass96,028 miles (+9,467)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 96,028 miles
- Test number
- 426377882292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,561 miles (+11,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 86,561 miles
- Test number
- 717457181205
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,067 miles (+10,025)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 75,067 miles
- Test number
- 862616540130
- NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres getting low
- NoteFront lower arm bushes perishing
- NoteRear brake discs lipped
- NoteRear brake pads low
- NoteVarious marks in swept area of windscreen
- NoteVarious suspension bushes starting to perish
Pass65,042 miles (+11,506)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 65,042 miles
- Test number
- 644352249153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,536 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 53,536 miles
- Test number
- 500751818230
- NoteFront lower arm bushes perishing
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
- NoteRear brake discs corroding
- NoteRear number plate discolouring
- NoteVarious small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
Questions about LR55 HGA
- Does LR55 HGA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 HGA expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 HGA?
- The MOT on LR55 HGA expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 HGA done?
- LR55 HGA was recorded at 186,946 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 7,919 miles a year.
- Has LR55 HGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 HGA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 HGA 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 HGA find?
- LR55 HGA failed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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