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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR55 VOFMOT history

LR55 VOF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LR55 VOF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
140,983 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VOF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 VOF was last recorded at 140,983 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 7,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,200 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,783 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,983 miles
  • 2022 – 133,200 miles
  • 2021 – 124,364 miles
  • 2020 – 115,997 miles
  • 2019 – 112,025 miles
  • 2018 – 109,725 miles
  • 2017 – 107,434 miles
  • 2016 – 106,297 miles
  • 2015 – 105,154 miles
  • 2014 – 104,102 miles
  • 2013 – 99,884 miles
  • 2012 – 93,935 miles
  • 2011 – 86,125 miles
  • 2010 – 76,661 miles
  • 2009 – 52,619 miles
  • 2008 – 30,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,983 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,983 miles (+7,783)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,983 miles
    Test number
    524004956227
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 on limit 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass133,200 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    450098011297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,200 miles (+8,836)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    120206634015
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,364 miles (+8,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,364 miles
    Test number
    189917153769
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,997 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,997 miles
    Test number
    574377590623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,025 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    730548348930
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc back plate very rusty

  7. Pass109,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,725 miles
    Test number
    803172718841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,725 miles (+2,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,725 miles
    Test number
    895575217502
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass107,434 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,434 miles
    Test number
    565378854272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,297 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,297 miles
    Test number
    129043811140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,154 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    174376490960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,102 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    929450804399
    • 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)

  13. Pass99,884 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,884 miles
    Test number
    925534493217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,935 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    709533502361
    • 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
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail93,935 miles (+7,810)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    617403002393
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass86,125 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    957704781280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,661 miles (+24,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    372511800384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,619 miles (+22,161)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,619 miles
    Test number
    814041659280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    153683388298
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 VOF

Does LR55 VOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VOF expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VOF?
The MOT on LR55 VOF expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VOF done?
LR55 VOF was recorded at 140,983 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has LR55 VOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VOF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 VOF 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 VOF find?
LR55 VOF failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed; offside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edges, and 12 more.

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