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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR55 HHJMOT history

LR55 HHJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

LR55 HHJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
169,871 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 HHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 HHJ was last recorded at 169,871 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 29,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,823 miles · 3 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
29,048 miles
Average per year
8,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,871 miles
  • 2022 – 140,823 miles
  • 2021 – 131,890 miles
  • 2020 – 121,263 miles
  • 2019 – 113,798 miles
  • 2018 – 106,119 miles
  • 2017 – 98,047 miles
  • 2016 – 90,162 miles
  • 2015 – 85,506 miles
  • 2014 – 78,816 miles
  • 2013 – 75,256 miles
  • 2012 – 72,445 miles
  • 2011 – 68,138 miles
  • 2010 – 59,991 miles
  • 2009 – 44,169 miles
  • 2008 – 35,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,871 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill HOLES front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill HOLES front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrion

What MOT failures 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, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,871 miles (+29,048)9 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,871 miles
    Test number
    653894053630
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill HOLES front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill HOLES front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrion

  2. Pass140,823 miles (+8,933)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,823 miles
    Test number
    981348777563
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,890 miles (+10,627)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,890 miles
    Test number
    370900335635
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  4. Pass121,263 miles (+7,465)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,263 miles
    Test number
    199389906673
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut to the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass113,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,798 miles
    Test number
    700682844786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

  6. Fail113,792 miles (+7,673)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    306788316073
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

  7. Pass106,119 miles (+8,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    776431561963
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge. 195/65R15 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass98,047 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,047 miles
    Test number
    549908271379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,162 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,162 miles
    Test number
    334554610667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,506 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    239532847492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,816 miles (+3,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    455043304480
    • NoteN/s/f driveshaft outer gaitor weeping grease

  12. Pass75,256 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    455641493250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,445 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    876716302334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,138 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    859675811341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,991 miles (+15,822)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,991 miles
    Test number
    182081020350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,169 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,169 miles
    Test number
    191373329323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,858 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    823457218385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCant see inner rear brake pads
    • NoteNearside in brake pad close to sensor

Questions about LR55 HHJ

Does LR55 HHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 HHJ expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 HHJ?
The MOT on LR55 HHJ expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 HHJ done?
LR55 HHJ was recorded at 169,871 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 8,916 miles a year.
Has LR55 HHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 HHJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 HHJ 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 HHJ find?
LR55 HHJ failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 9 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen; nearside inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holes front to rear, and 16 more.

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