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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VUSMOT history

LR55 VUS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LR55 VUS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,044 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VUS was last recorded at 166,044 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,656 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,388 miles
Average per year
4,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,044 miles
  • 2025 – 162,656 miles
  • 2024 – 160,113 miles
  • 2023 – 157,215 miles
  • 2022 – 154,251 miles
  • 2021 – 151,403 miles
  • 2020 – 148,255 miles
  • 2019 – 145,271 miles
  • 2018 – 141,738 miles
  • 2017 – 138,625 miles
  • 2014 – 136,434 miles
  • 2013 – 130,622 miles
  • 2012 – 124,987 miles
  • 2011 – 119,038 miles
  • 2010 – 113,031 miles
  • 2009 – 105,441 miles
  • 2008 – 85,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,044 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,044 miles
    Test number
    585226673262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail166,044 miles (+3,388)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,044 miles
    Test number
    126991993230
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass162,656 miles (+2,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,656 miles
    Test number
    868689973189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass160,113 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,113 miles
    Test number
    414296691970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,215 miles (+2,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,215 miles
    Test number
    533785307667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass154,251 miles (+2,848)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,251 miles
    Test number
    406344824810
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,403 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,403 miles
    Test number
    584246294392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,255 miles (+2,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,255 miles
    Test number
    920650035088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,271 miles (+3,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,271 miles
    Test number
    257949675675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass141,738 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,738 miles
    Test number
    385204556529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop fallen down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop fallen down

  11. Fail141,738 miles (+3,113)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,738 miles
    Test number
    779588674735
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop fallen down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop fallen down

  12. Pass138,625 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    632256070317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,434 miles (+5,812)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,434 miles
    Test number
    767048614252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop dropped

  14. Pass130,622 miles (+5,635)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    289756893485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  15. Pass124,987 miles (+5,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,987 miles
    Test number
    209211792465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass119,038 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,038 miles
    Test number
    387188881112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,031 miles (+7,590)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,031 miles
    Test number
    643595090140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear discs lipped and corroded

  18. Pass105,441 miles (+19,466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,441 miles
    Test number
    682725899165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,975 miles
    Test number
    364730588273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,975 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,975 miles
    Test number
    932237378279
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LR55 VUS

Does LR55 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VUS is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VUS?
The MOT on LR55 VUS is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VUS done?
LR55 VUS was recorded at 166,044 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
Has LR55 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VUS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 VUS 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 VUS find?
LR55 VUS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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