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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 VNSMOT history

LR55 VNS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

LR55 VNS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2024
Mileage
141,255 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VNS was last recorded at 141,255 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,252 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,255 miles
  • 2022 – 138,573 miles
  • 2021 – 135,731 miles
  • 2020 – 133,393 miles
  • 2019 – 129,110 miles
  • 2018 – 124,075 miles
  • 2017 – 114,423 miles
  • 2016 – 104,711 miles
  • 2015 – 94,913 miles
  • 2014 – 83,680 miles
  • 2013 – 75,435 miles
  • 2012 – 68,554 miles
  • 2011 – 63,818 miles
  • 2010 – 58,417 miles
  • 2009 – 51,382 miles
  • 2008 – 45,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,255 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,255 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,255 miles
    Test number
    437843943942
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail141,252 miles (+2,679)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,252 miles
    Test number
    578682165556
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass138,573 miles (+2,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,573 miles
    Test number
    269250415178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryUnder tray starting to hang down

  4. Pass135,731 miles (+2,338)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,731 miles
    Test number
    520143913297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of disc has got hot (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryUnder tray hanging down slightly

  5. Pass133,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,393 miles
    Test number
    485850480402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,393 miles (+4,283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,393 miles
    Test number
    118382322655
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass129,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    505137742738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,110 miles (+5,035)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    719015514885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,075 miles (+9,652)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    974029984215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,423 miles
    Test number
    633824428158
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail114,423 miles (+9,712)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,423 miles
    Test number
    488803210754
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass104,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,711 miles
    Test number
    605050823674
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring vital components

  13. Fail104,711 miles (+9,798)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,711 miles
    Test number
    961146170054
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring vital components

  14. Pass94,913 miles (+11,233)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    983248886389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass83,680 miles (+8,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    955088714218
    • NoteNS & OS Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Affecting The Beam Image

  16. Pass75,435 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,435 miles
    Test number
    918303733261
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail75,435 miles (+6,881)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,435 miles
    Test number
    976811633224
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,554 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,554 miles
    Test number
    397501542482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,514 miles (+4,696)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,514 miles
    Test number
    407676532291
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass63,818 miles (+5,401)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,818 miles
    Test number
    928192491261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass58,417 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    512399590274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,382 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    124002809363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    501505008389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail45,998 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    863294508335
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 VNS

Does LR55 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VNS expired on 27 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VNS?
The MOT on LR55 VNS expired on 27 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VNS done?
LR55 VNS was recorded at 141,255 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 6,441 miles a year.
Has LR55 VNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VNS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 VNS 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 VNS find?
LR55 VNS passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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