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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 MXSMOT history

LR55 MXS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 176,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LR55 MXS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,410 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MXS was last recorded at 176,410 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 4,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,355 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,055 miles
Average per year
8,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,410 miles
  • 2025 – 172,355 miles
  • 2024 – 169,023 miles
  • 2023 – 164,859 miles
  • 2022 – 155,633 miles
  • 2021 – 149,252 miles
  • 2020 – 141,405 miles
  • 2019 – 132,332 miles
  • 2018 – 122,166 miles
  • 2017 – 110,299 miles
  • 2016 – 100,899 miles
  • 2015 – 92,926 miles
  • 2014 – 86,352 miles
  • 2013 – 79,723 miles
  • 2012 – 77,082 miles
  • 2011 – 66,212 miles
  • 2010 – 44,078 miles
  • 2009 – 31,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,410 miles
    Test number
    254732004454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,410 miles (+4,055)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,410 miles
    Test number
    686286592619
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass172,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,355 miles
    Test number
    916504058778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,353 miles (+3,330)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,353 miles
    Test number
    109299955773
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass169,023 miles (+4,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,023 miles
    Test number
    305105617761
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,859 miles (+9,226)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,859 miles
    Test number
    563182994528
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass155,633 miles (+6,381)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,633 miles
    Test number
    153326259686
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass149,252 miles (+7,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,252 miles
    Test number
    287578419391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass141,405 miles (+9,073)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,405 miles
    Test number
    493367512244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,332 miles (+10,166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,332 miles
    Test number
    639856466553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,166 miles (+11,867)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,166 miles
    Test number
    508463046020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    562955349253
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail110,299 miles (+9,400)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    656051871904
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass100,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    738767278609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail100,899 miles (+7,973)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    650366297758
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass92,926 miles (+6,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    588235535169
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass86,352 miles (+6,629)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    275498724400
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass79,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    946234343169
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail79,723 miles (+2,641)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    548243143174
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass77,082 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,082 miles
    Test number
    115064652323
    • NoteFront brake discs showing signs of wear

  21. Fail77,082 miles (+10,870)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,082 miles
    Test number
    427213952496
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteFront brake discs showing signs of wear
    • NoteHandbrake performance is a borderline pass

  22. Pass66,212 miles (+11,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    649785351367
    • NoteFront brake discs showing signs of wear on inner surface

  23. Pass55,084 miles (+11,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    507490211050
    • 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)

  24. Pass44,078 miles (+12,180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,078 miles
    Test number
    684198800008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,898 miles
    Test number
    184153219475
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LR55 MXS

Does LR55 MXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MXS is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MXS?
The MOT on LR55 MXS is valid until 25 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 MXS done?
LR55 MXS was recorded at 176,410 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,168 miles a year.
Has LR55 MXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MXS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 MXS 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 MXS find?
LR55 MXS passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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