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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR55 VRJMOT history

LR55 VRJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR55 VRJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,459 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VRJ was last recorded at 98,459 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,242 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,217 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,459 miles
  • 2024 – 91,242 miles
  • 2023 – 82,900 miles
  • 2022 – 75,869 miles
  • 2021 – 69,024 miles
  • 2019 – 61,860 miles
  • 2018 – 56,260 miles
  • 2017 – 52,143 miles
  • 2016 – 48,645 miles
  • 2015 – 44,719 miles
  • 2014 – 41,841 miles
  • 2013 – 38,141 miles
  • 2012 – 33,351 miles
  • 2011 – 28,181 miles
  • 2010 – 23,855 miles
  • 2009 – 20,820 miles
  • 2008 – 18,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,459 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,459 miles (+7,217)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,459 miles
    Test number
    926898919526
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass91,242 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,242 miles
    Test number
    722186472627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,231 miles (+8,331)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,231 miles
    Test number
    922390170933
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH FRONT & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,900 miles (+7,031)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    779785931211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    387142141984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded not seriously weakened

  6. Fail75,869 miles (+6,845)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    401878678290
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded not seriously weakened

  7. Pass69,024 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    149334537272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail69,023 miles (+7,163)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    442138680747
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass61,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    300072379944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,860 miles (+5,600)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    327715364244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    711654918086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail56,260 miles (+4,117)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    605625695406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass52,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    808051017428
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail52,141 miles (+3,496)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    918299265131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass48,645 miles (+3,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,645 miles
    Test number
    834984693721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  16. Pass44,719 miles (+2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    400609287435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit URGENTon legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,841 miles (+3,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,841 miles
    Test number
    448791714386
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass38,141 miles (+4,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    419155803417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass33,351 miles (+5,170)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,351 miles
    Test number
    547474612318
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,181 miles (+4,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,181 miles
    Test number
    576525811325
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass23,855 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,855 miles
    Test number
    493987810328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,820 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,820 miles
    Test number
    932902639355
    • 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)

  23. Pass18,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,559 miles
    Test number
    582334258345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VRJ

Does LR55 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VRJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VRJ?
The MOT on LR55 VRJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VRJ done?
LR55 VRJ was recorded at 98,459 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has LR55 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VRJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VRJ 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 VRJ find?
LR55 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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