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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 MTXMOT history

LR55 MTX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LR55 MTX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
190,691 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MTX was last recorded at 190,691 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 4,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,227 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,464 miles
Average per year
8,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,691 miles
  • 2024 – 186,227 miles
  • 2023 – 179,422 miles
  • 2022 – 172,299 miles
  • 2021 – 162,934 miles
  • 2020 – 153,952 miles
  • 2019 – 142,599 miles
  • 2018 – 134,856 miles
  • 2017 – 123,985 miles
  • 2016 – 120,719 miles
  • 2014 – 116,493 miles
  • 2013 – 110,315 miles
  • 2012 – 106,490 miles
  • 2011 – 102,291 miles
  • 2010 – 88,176 miles
  • 2009 – 69,504 miles
  • 2008 – 50,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,691 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,691 miles (+4,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    190,691 miles
    Test number
    172905637505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    186,227 miles
    Test number
    349755491603
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Fail186,227 miles (+6,805)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,227 miles
    Test number
    146812838113
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass179,422 miles (+7,123)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,422 miles
    Test number
    650292683168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass172,299 miles (+9,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,299 miles
    Test number
    348541899801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,934 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,934 miles
    Test number
    520510124880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,952 miles
    Test number
    191523651580
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail153,952 miles (+11,353)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,952 miles
    Test number
    516679123064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,599 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,599 miles
    Test number
    395405372279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,856 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,856 miles
    Test number
    182117040077
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail134,856 miles (+10,871)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,856 miles
    Test number
    275582172063
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sidelight inop
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass123,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,985 miles
    Test number
    342832008208
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight pattern poor

  13. Fail123,985 miles (+3,266)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,985 miles
    Test number
    233720273689
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass120,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,719 miles
    Test number
    641193085898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail120,719 miles (+4,226)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,719 miles
    Test number
    362400041310
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,493 miles (+6,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,493 miles
    Test number
    248617764285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass110,315 miles (+3,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    787003653236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass106,490 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    369809982167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,291 miles
    Test number
    487684381238
    • 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)

  20. Fail102,291 miles (+14,115)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,291 miles
    Test number
    915854481258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass88,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    890826400384
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail88,176 miles (+18,672)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    253866200378
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass69,504 miles (+18,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    541728609316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    843084208399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 MTX

Does LR55 MTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MTX is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MTX?
The MOT on LR55 MTX is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MTX done?
LR55 MTX was recorded at 190,691 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 8,265 miles a year.
Has LR55 MTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MTX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 MTX 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 MTX find?
LR55 MTX passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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