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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 HJOMOT history

LR55 HJO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

LR55 HJO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2023
Mileage
129,293 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 HJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 HJO was last recorded at 129,293 miles on 11 May 2022, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2015: 11,842 miles, lower than 103,706 miles on 3 Feb 2014.
  • 27 Jun 2016: 111,680 miles, lower than 112,113 miles on 23 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,469 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
6,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,293 miles
  • 2021 – 128,469 miles
  • 2019 – 126,815 miles
  • 2018 – 123,574 miles
  • 2017 – 118,225 miles
  • 2016 – 111,680 miles
  • 2015 – 112,113 miles
  • 2014 – 103,706 miles
  • 2012 – 93,140 miles
  • 2011 – 79,560 miles
  • 2010 – 67,402 miles
  • 2009 – 53,715 miles
  • 2008 – 39,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,293 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front wing rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front wing rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre brake light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,293 miles (+824)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,293 miles
    Test number
    196986967225
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,469 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,469 miles
    Test number
    541615083258
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail128,468 miles (+1,653)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,468 miles
    Test number
    418031540783
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass126,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,815 miles
    Test number
    148477949535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  5. Fail126,815 miles (+3,241)3 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,815 miles
    Test number
    673891443955
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  6. Pass123,574 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,574 miles
    Test number
    472156818819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail123,573 miles (+5,348)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,573 miles
    Test number
    815594970969
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested ex broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    971689723099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail118,225 miles (+6,545)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    997951157229
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass111,680 miles (-433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    100366963958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass112,113 miles (+100,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,113 miles
    Test number
    725373925038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,842 miles (-91,864)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,842 miles
    Test number
    519105015010
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass103,706 miles (+10,566)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,706 miles
    Test number
    797444234020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,140 miles (+13,580)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,140 miles
    Test number
    686610472286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,560 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    315589671221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,460 miles (+12,058)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    686911271296
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

  17. Pass67,402 miles (+13,687)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,402 miles
    Test number
    630527480292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,715 miles (+14,702)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,715 miles
    Test number
    700955399261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,013 miles
    Test number
    460645998223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail39,013 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,013 miles
    Test number
    602775798207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LR55 HJO

Does LR55 HJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 HJO expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 HJO?
The MOT on LR55 HJO expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 HJO done?
LR55 HJO was recorded at 129,293 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 6,662 miles a year.
Has LR55 HJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 HJO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 HJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 HJO find?
LR55 HJO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear windscreen wiper blade defective; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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