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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR55 JZUMOT history

LR55 JZU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LR55 JZU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
150,431 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JZU
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JZU was last recorded at 150,431 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,995 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,436 miles
Average per year
7,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,431 miles
  • 2025 – 146,995 miles
  • 2024 – 144,463 miles
  • 2023 – 141,225 miles
  • 2022 – 135,844 miles
  • 2021 – 133,448 miles
  • 2020 – 129,466 miles
  • 2019 – 121,511 miles
  • 2018 – 108,741 miles
  • 2017 – 95,411 miles
  • 2016 – 91,590 miles
  • 2015 – 82,724 miles
  • 2014 – 71,263 miles
  • 2013 – 55,047 miles
  • 2012 – 43,969 miles
  • 2011 – 29,406 miles
  • 2010 – 18,116 miles
  • 2009 – 16,954 miles
  • 2008 – 11,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front and rear suspension rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trail arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,431 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    150,431 miles
    Test number
    736685675638
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,431 miles (+3,436)3 repaired4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,431 miles
    Test number
    994186222955
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,995 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,995 miles
    Test number
    745919814260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail146,995 miles (+2,532)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,995 miles
    Test number
    275372811105
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,463 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,463 miles
    Test number
    722512174155
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail144,463 miles (+3,238)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,463 miles
    Test number
    147907133588
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,225 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,225 miles
    Test number
    137067740977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,221 miles (+5,377)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,221 miles
    Test number
    382513931814
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,844 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,844 miles
    Test number
    236871415117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusted
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail135,837 miles (+2,389)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,837 miles
    Test number
    132325176231
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,448 miles
    Test number
    448082596967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,448 miles (+3,982)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,448 miles
    Test number
    339267706117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding cannot fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass129,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,466 miles
    Test number
    257008520575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail129,466 miles (+7,955)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,466 miles
    Test number
    174418922284
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass121,511 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    905239018018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,214 miles (+12,473)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    985076222911
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass108,741 miles (+13,330)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,741 miles
    Test number
    933237153266
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smearing screen

  18. Pass95,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,411 miles
    Test number
    140878677972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,411 miles (+3,821)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,411 miles
    Test number
    870994525412
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass91,590 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    659566198690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,547 miles (+8,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    237950889140
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass82,724 miles (+11,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,724 miles
    Test number
    405823205159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,263 miles (+16,216)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    998683284041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,047 miles (+11,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    767106803145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,969 miles (+14,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,969 miles
    Test number
    688138702106
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass29,406 miles (+11,290)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    909419301185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteNS front tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteRear brake imbalance- 31%

  27. Pass18,116 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,116 miles
    Test number
    351182210191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,954 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,954 miles
    Test number
    164398929346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,408 miles
    Test number
    852899618312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 JZU

Does LR55 JZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 JZU is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JZU?
The MOT on LR55 JZU is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 JZU done?
LR55 JZU was recorded at 150,431 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,796 miles a year.
Has LR55 JZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JZU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 JZU 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 JZU find?
LR55 JZU passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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