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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 VVLMOT history

LR55 VVL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

LR55 VVL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
158,849 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VVL was last recorded at 158,849 miles on 29 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2024: 158,849 miles, lower than 159,738 miles on 27 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,738 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Average per year
8,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,849 miles
  • 2023 – 159,738 miles
  • 2022 – 153,421 miles
  • 2021 – 150,309 miles
  • 2020 – 147,205 miles
  • 2019 – 143,265 miles
  • 2018 – 139,909 miles
  • 2017 – 125,201 miles
  • 2016 – 113,471 miles
  • 2015 – 101,604 miles
  • 2014 – 92,108 miles
  • 2013 – 80,416 miles
  • 2012 – 71,515 miles
  • 2011 – 55,812 miles
  • 2010 – 34,168 miles
  • 2009 – 33,880 miles
  • 2008 – 31,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,849 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,849 miles (-889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,849 miles
    Test number
    759439635614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,738 miles (+6,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,738 miles
    Test number
    967552818454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass153,421 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,421 miles
    Test number
    190747817497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,329 miles (+3,020)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,329 miles
    Test number
    318912657105
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,309 miles (+3,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,309 miles
    Test number
    171381117213
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass147,205 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,205 miles
    Test number
    491933688601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,265 miles
    Test number
    570107303736
    • 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))

  8. Fail143,265 miles (+3,356)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,265 miles
    Test number
    911260236361
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))

  9. Pass139,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,909 miles
    Test number
    956525202288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,909 miles (+14,708)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,909 miles
    Test number
    321892403875
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner tread area and nearing legal limit (approx. 3mm)

  11. Pass125,201 miles (+11,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,201 miles
    Test number
    601605041942
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  12. Pass113,471 miles (+11,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    445511942843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass101,604 miles1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    517525135002
    • DangerousOff Side Front Tyre Inner Edge Worn Severely Perishing To Outer Tread , Has Been Driven Under Inflated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail101,604 miles (+9,496)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    479865835081
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass92,108 miles (+11,692)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,108 miles
    Test number
    668412054026
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass80,416 miles (+8,901)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    857867733013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,515 miles (+15,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,515 miles
    Test number
    215582752070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    688029841024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,812 miles (+21,644)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    829067541059
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,168 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    633258750047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass33,880 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,880 miles
    Test number
    471000409353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,160 miles
    Test number
    561761618319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VVL

Does LR55 VVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VVL expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VVL?
The MOT on LR55 VVL expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VVL done?
LR55 VVL was recorded at 158,849 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 8,339 miles a year.
Has LR55 VVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VVL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VVL find?
LR55 VVL passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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