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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 VWBMOT history

LR55 VWB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

LR55 VWB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
158,792 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VWB
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
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VWB was last recorded at 158,792 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 5,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,321 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,471 miles
Average per year
8,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,792 miles
  • 2023 – 153,321 miles
  • 2022 – 137,659 miles
  • 2020 – 133,267 miles
  • 2018 – 129,509 miles
  • 2017 – 120,964 miles
  • 2016 – 115,985 miles
  • 2015 – 111,439 miles
  • 2014 – 105,836 miles
  • 2013 – 99,363 miles
  • 2012 – 91,069 miles
  • 2011 – 76,323 miles
  • 2010 – 60,977 miles
  • 2009 – 43,357 miles
  • 2008 – 28,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,792 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,792 miles
    Test number
    210628171365
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail158,792 miles (+5,471)2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,792 miles
    Test number
    291147721671
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass153,321 miles (+15,662)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,321 miles
    Test number
    240925359368
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly damaged
  4. Pass137,659 miles (+4,392)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,659 miles
    Test number
    197047207649
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass133,267 miles (+3,758)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,267 miles
    Test number
    434588038562
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass129,509 miles (+8,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    408839005559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass120,964 miles (+4,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,964 miles
    Test number
    223831111774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads worn
  8. Pass115,985 miles (+4,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,985 miles
    Test number
    415211486734
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass111,439 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    489655852916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,836 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,836 miles
    Test number
    386592974498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,363 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,363 miles
    Test number
    225181763269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,069 miles (+14,746)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,069 miles
    Test number
    748967142299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,323 miles (+15,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    505479241209
    • NoteNearside rear wheel towing in
  14. Pass60,977 miles (+17,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,977 miles
    Test number
    430879940273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass43,357 miles (+14,771)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,357 miles
    Test number
    663731669292
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn irregularly on inner edges
  16. Pass28,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    461446568282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR55 VWB

Does LR55 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VWB expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VWB?
The MOT on LR55 VWB expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VWB done?
LR55 VWB was recorded at 158,792 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 8,092 miles a year.
Has LR55 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VWB has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VWB 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 VWB find?
LR55 VWB passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front lower exhaust mounting defective, and 8 more.

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