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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 TKEMOT history

LR55 TKE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LR55 TKE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,013 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TKE
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
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TKE was last recorded at 143,013 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 3,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,922 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,091 miles
Average per year
6,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,013 miles
  • 2025 – 139,922 miles
  • 2024 – 136,688 miles
  • 2023 – 132,771 miles
  • 2022 – 129,254 miles
  • 2021 – 127,086 miles
  • 2020 – 126,010 miles
  • 2019 – 123,087 miles
  • 2018 – 119,044 miles
  • 2017 – 114,695 miles
  • 2016 – 109,917 miles
  • 2015 – 103,603 miles
  • 2014 – 93,699 miles
  • 2013 – 77,347 miles
  • 2012 – 63,285 miles
  • 2011 – 48,727 miles
  • 2010 – 42,331 miles
  • 2009 – 36,324 miles
  • 2008 – 27,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,013 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,013 miles (+3,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    391629101875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass139,922 miles (+3,234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    244551759956
    • AdvisoryHead lights poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill starting to rust

  3. Pass136,688 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,688 miles
    Test number
    553763515372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle / suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill rusty

  4. Fail136,688 miles (+3,917)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,688 miles
    Test number
    757911323882
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle / suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill rusty

  5. Pass132,771 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,771 miles
    Test number
    529748734092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail132,771 miles (+3,517)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,771 miles
    Test number
    660951313097
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,254 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,254 miles
    Test number
    424154788177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Rusty

  8. Fail129,252 miles (+2,166)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,252 miles
    Test number
    661454837790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Rusty

  9. Pass127,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,086 miles
    Test number
    289849707415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake discs discoloured

  10. Fail127,086 miles (+1,076)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,086 miles
    Test number
    258929309287
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake discs discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass126,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    926996429639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail126,008 miles (+2,921)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,008 miles
    Test number
    322817113248
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,087 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    123,087 miles
    Test number
    786185614150
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass119,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,044 miles
    Test number
    546324834049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,044 miles (+4,349)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,044 miles
    Test number
    919813381531
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner edge of tyre wearing

  16. Pass114,695 miles (+4,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    556733345575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass109,917 miles (+6,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,917 miles
    Test number
    616160502379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass103,603 miles (+9,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,603 miles
    Test number
    958662955108
    • 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)

  19. Pass93,699 miles (+16,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,699 miles
    Test number
    216952604342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass77,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    425794683202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail77,347 miles (+14,062)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    326543283460
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,285 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    795412982223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r light lens damaged
    • NoteTracksion light on

  23. Fail63,285 miles (+14,558)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    157412282248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteO/s/r light lens damaged
    • NoteTracksion light on

  24. Pass48,727 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    318295981459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail48,698 miles (+6,367)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,698 miles
    Test number
    549824881265
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass42,331 miles (+6,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    811976200376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass36,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,324 miles
    Test number
    474420209440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail36,324 miles (+8,819)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,324 miles
    Test number
    541090709346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass27,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,505 miles
    Test number
    772723508362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TKE

Does LR55 TKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TKE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TKE?
The MOT on LR55 TKE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 TKE done?
LR55 TKE was recorded at 143,013 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 6,607 miles a year.
Has LR55 TKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TKE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 TKE 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 TKE find?
LR55 TKE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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