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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR55 VPNMOT history

LR55 VPN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 205,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

LR55 VPN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2024
Mileage
205,716 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VPN was last recorded at 205,716 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 4,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,343 miles · 10 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,373 miles
Average per year
9,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,716 miles
  • 2022 – 201,343 miles
  • 2021 – 195,401 miles
  • 2020 – 191,332 miles
  • 2019 – 186,510 miles
  • 2018 – 179,951 miles
  • 2017 – 164,032 miles
  • 2016 – 146,997 miles
  • 2015 – 130,803 miles
  • 2014 – 117,652 miles
  • 2013 – 108,362 miles
  • 2012 – 100,041 miles
  • 2011 – 90,304 miles
  • 2010 – 79,262 miles
  • 2009 – 69,053 miles
  • 2008 – 59,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,716 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake heat shields corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,716 miles (+4,373)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,716 miles
    Test number
    895363807010
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake heat shields corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  2. Pass201,343 miles (+5,942)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,343 miles
    Test number
    245351638205
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass195,401 miles (+4,069)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,401 miles
    Test number
    839567200701
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  4. Pass191,332 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,332 miles
    Test number
    328477709139
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  5. Fail191,332 miles (+4,822)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,332 miles
    Test number
    260266568076
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  6. Pass186,510 miles (+6,559)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,510 miles
    Test number
    413512707813
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  7. Pass179,951 miles (+15,919)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    179,951 miles
    Test number
    182796836262
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  8. Pass164,032 miles (+17,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    164,032 miles
    Test number
    458957823652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass146,997 miles (+16,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    641203108276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  10. Pass130,803 miles (+13,151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,803 miles
    Test number
    125515735914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass117,652 miles (+151)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,652 miles
    Test number
    897886344278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth headlights in poor condition
    • NoteFront grill damaged
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  12. Fail117,501 miles (+9,139)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    797516314254
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions lamp on dash on
  13. Pass108,362 miles (+8,321)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,362 miles
    Test number
    418628913266
    • NoteEmissions lamp on dash on
    • NoteFront tyres edges worn
  14. Pass100,041 miles (+9,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    448695312215
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass90,304 miles (+11,042)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,304 miles
    Test number
    387917911277
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear wiper arm missing
  16. Pass79,262 miles (+10,209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,262 miles
    Test number
    482817410292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,053 miles (+10,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    871366819247
    • NoteEngine fault light on
  18. Pass59,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    773158418277
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LR55 VPN

Does LR55 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VPN expired on 11 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VPN?
The MOT on LR55 VPN expired on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VPN done?
LR55 VPN was recorded at 205,716 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 9,554 miles a year.
Has LR55 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VPN has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LR55 VPN 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 VPN find?
LR55 VPN passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both front brake heat shields corroded; engine management light indicates a fault, and 1 more.

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