
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc
LR55 VNWMOT history
LR55 VNW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 121,842 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VNW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VNW was last recorded at 121,842 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,841 miles · 31 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,842 miles
- 2024 – 121,841 miles
- 2023 – 100,563 miles
- 2022 – 91,222 miles
- 2021 – 91,064 miles
- 2020 – 81,659 miles
- 2019 – 80,343 miles
- 2018 – 78,799 miles
- 2017 – 76,797 miles
- 2016 – 73,788 miles
- 2015 – 69,849 miles
- 2014 – 65,058 miles
- 2013 – 61,372 miles
- 2012 – 56,710 miles
- 2011 – 48,685 miles
- 2010 – 39,704 miles
- 2009 – 32,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,842 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 121,842 miles
- Test number
- 548674046855
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail121,841 miles (+12,192)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,841 miles
- Test number
- 282732121891
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,649 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 109,649 miles
- Test number
- 224624340333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,648 miles (+9,085)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,648 miles
- Test number
- 260095568779
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,563 miles (+141)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 100,563 miles
- Test number
- 949554940528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking, uneven wear to inner tread edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail100,422 miles (+9,200)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,422 miles
- Test number
- 148414066068
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking, uneven wear to inner tread edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear wiper activates when tailgate is opened, potential electrical fault.
- AdvisoryRear Reverse light not working. Pre 2009.
Pass91,222 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 91,222 miles
- Test number
- 985902927049
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged found on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing smooth inner edge and small cut on tread.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time strong advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre surface cracking
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deterioration ,baffles rattling centre
- AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped
Fail91,222 miles (+158)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,222 miles
- Test number
- 120720500340
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged holed/cut centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced lens poor (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged found on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing smooth inner edge and small cut on tread.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time strong advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre surface cracking
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deterioration ,baffles rattling centre
- AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped
Fail91,064 miles (+9,405)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,064 miles
- Test number
- 698334881381
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,659 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 81,659 miles
- Test number
- 455259991564
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail81,653 miles (+1,310)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,653 miles
- Test number
- 420676860483
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,343 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,343 miles
- Test number
- 717570940428
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail80,314 miles (+1,515)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,314 miles
- Test number
- 847394935998
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,799 miles (+2,002)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 78,799 miles
- Test number
- 543436609590
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass76,797 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 76,797 miles
- Test number
- 364959597113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail76,797 miles (+3,009)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,797 miles
- Test number
- 376010164389
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass73,788 miles (+42)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 73,788 miles
- Test number
- 758377341407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail73,746 miles (+3,897)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,746 miles
- Test number
- 932972044356
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both need refurbish (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn split open (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to ware into sensor (3.5.1g)
Pass69,849 miles (+4,791)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 69,849 miles
- Test number
- 352347267548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,058 miles (+3,686)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 65,058 miles
- Test number
- 819366144307
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge
- NoteN/s front tyre has a cut inner edge
Pass61,372 miles (+4,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 61,372 miles
- Test number
- 635071243324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,710 miles (+8,025)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 56,710 miles
- Test number
- 455470422362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 48,685 miles
- Test number
- 886903391250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,685 miles (+8,981)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,685 miles
- Test number
- 389153591206
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteOffside & nearside front brake discs worn
Pass39,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,704 miles
- Test number
- 181741000350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,704 miles (+6,948)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,704 miles
- Test number
- 564811700323
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass32,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 32,756 miles
- Test number
- 191419899298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 VNW
- Does LR55 VNW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 VNW expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VNW?
- The MOT on LR55 VNW expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 VNW done?
- LR55 VNW was recorded at 121,842 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 5,865 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VNW has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VNW 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 VNW find?
- LR55 VNW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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