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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 VVUMOT history

LR55 VVU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LR55 VVU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,519 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VVU was last recorded at 113,519 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2015: 1,484 miles, lower than 70,918 miles on 1 Dec 2014.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,025 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,494 miles
Average per year
4,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,519 miles
  • 2024 – 110,025 miles
  • 2023 – 107,943 miles
  • 2022 – 106,488 miles
  • 2021 – 104,426 miles
  • 2020 – 100,546 miles
  • 2019 – 98,638 miles
  • 2018 – 92,237 miles
  • 2017 – 84,273 miles
  • 2016 – 79,994 miles
  • 2015 – 74,975 miles
  • 2014 – 70,918 miles
  • 2013 – 67,659 miles
  • 2012 – 64,141 miles
  • 2011 – 59,071 miles
  • 2010 – 53,275 miles
  • 2009 – 47,615 miles
  • 2008 – 43,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,519 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to front wings

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All under side corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front outer tyre wall has a cut but not through to cord

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,519 miles (+3,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    342913392383
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front wings
  2. Pass110,025 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    881990765816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under side corroded
  3. Fail110,008 miles (+2,065)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    729788968396
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under side corroded
  4. Pass107,943 miles (+1,455)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,943 miles
    Test number
    228334006251
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    554980442544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,482 miles (+2,056)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    772027946437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass104,426 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    603136379507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass100,546 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,546 miles
    Test number
    555478039415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass98,638 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,638 miles
    Test number
    464527257532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail98,636 miles (+6,399)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,636 miles
    Test number
    914310695099
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass92,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    405103852673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,237 miles (+7,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    355654970851
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass84,273 miles (+4,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,273 miles
    Test number
    159218781130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass79,994 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    231693785532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre wall has a cut but not through to cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail79,993 miles (+5,018)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,993 miles
    Test number
    391984742382
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre wall has a cut but not through to cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass74,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,975 miles
    Test number
    836283894003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail1,484 miles (-69,434)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,484 miles
    Test number
    425398657838
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass70,918 miles (+3,259)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,918 miles
    Test number
    519095334359
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres inner side walls cracked
  19. Pass67,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,659 miles
    Test number
    448762853360
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Fail67,659 miles (+3,518)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,659 miles
    Test number
    419492353475
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass64,141 miles (+5,070)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    616074292229
    • NoteN/s/f c.v boot deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r brake back plate corroded and insecure
  22. Pass59,071 miles (+5,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,071 miles
    Test number
    356235391494
    • 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. Pass53,275 miles (+5,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    464792000406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass47,615 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    820282089254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,229 miles
    Test number
    223408078215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VVU

Does LR55 VVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VVU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VVU?
The MOT on LR55 VVU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VVU done?
LR55 VVU was recorded at 113,519 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,118 miles a year.
Has LR55 VVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VVU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VVU find?
LR55 VVU passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; corrosion to front wings.

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