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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 TLOMOT history

LR55 TLO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LR55 TLO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,238 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TLO was last recorded at 119,238 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,332 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,906 miles
Average per year
5,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,238 miles
  • 2024 – 117,332 miles
  • 2023 – 114,825 miles
  • 2022 – 111,921 miles
  • 2021 – 106,321 miles
  • 2020 – 101,176 miles
  • 2019 – 96,357 miles
  • 2018 – 91,844 miles
  • 2017 – 89,737 miles
  • 2016 – 85,743 miles
  • 2015 – 81,175 miles
  • 2014 – 73,246 miles
  • 2013 – 65,460 miles
  • 2012 – 55,924 miles
  • 2011 – 48,612 miles
  • 2010 – 35,544 miles
  • 2008 – 20,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,238 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,238 miles (+1,906)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,238 miles
    Test number
    757466322284
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,332 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,332 miles
    Test number
    214118600348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,825 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    549153187087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,676 miles (+2,755)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,676 miles
    Test number
    414710681451
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,921 miles (+35)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    311443117326
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,886 miles (+5,565)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,886 miles
    Test number
    850797783994
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,321 miles (+5,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    271585013301
    • 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. Pass101,176 miles (+4,819)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    869520615480
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass96,357 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,357 miles
    Test number
    633841251065
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail96,342 miles (+4,498)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    285166091912
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass91,844 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,844 miles
    Test number
    132743117511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,737 miles (+3,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    328178792016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass85,743 miles (+4,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    188170476226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,175 miles (+7,929)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    228202885449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,246 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    268290404252
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass73,246 miles (+7,786)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    999480604269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,460 miles (+9,536)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    835607523207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,924 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,924 miles
    Test number
    236676212230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,612 miles (+13,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    885055531288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,544 miles (+14,815)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    984838130262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    951463418324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TLO

Does LR55 TLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TLO is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TLO?
The MOT on LR55 TLO is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 TLO done?
LR55 TLO was recorded at 119,238 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,777 miles a year.
Has LR55 TLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TLO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 TLO 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 TLO find?
LR55 TLO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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