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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 VWEMOT history

LR55 VWE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

LR55 VWE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
103,359 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VWE was last recorded at 103,359 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,359 miles · 9 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,359 miles
  • 2022 – 98,832 miles
  • 2021 – 95,111 miles
  • 2020 – 92,883 miles
  • 2019 – 88,242 miles
  • 2018 – 82,622 miles
  • 2017 – 78,227 miles
  • 2016 – 73,010 miles
  • 2015 – 66,918 miles
  • 2014 – 62,012 miles
  • 2013 – 58,330 miles
  • 2012 – 55,029 miles
  • 2011 – 49,927 miles
  • 2010 – 42,522 miles
  • 2009 – 35,836 miles
  • 2008 – 29,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,359 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,359 miles
    Test number
    214038307806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail103,359 miles (+4,527)2 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,359 miles
    Test number
    128265852021
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,832 miles (+3,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,832 miles
    Test number
    245056392307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass95,111 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,111 miles
    Test number
    196144001516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass92,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    819851646512
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail92,883 miles (+4,641)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    922488730508
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,242 miles (+50)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    136103233581
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail88,192 miles (+5,570)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    413629308321
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass82,622 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    729900877432
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail82,622 miles (+4,395)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    540037398728
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,227 miles
    Test number
    826741514051
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail78,227 miles (+5,217)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,227 miles
    Test number
    561751901764
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass73,010 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    951798129300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail73,010 miles (+6,092)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    548265472463
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass66,918 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    629519582753
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass62,012 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    945443684210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,330 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,330 miles
    Test number
    467772603301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,029 miles (+5,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,029 miles
    Test number
    627222232329
    • NoteExhaust emissions too low to trigger smoke test

  19. Pass49,927 miles (+7,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,927 miles
    Test number
    265720731331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass42,522 miles (+6,686)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,522 miles
    Test number
    874623320339
    • NoteFRONT DISCS LIPPED,N/S/F PADS WEARING THIN.
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE;STARTING TO PERISH.

  21. Fail35,836 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,836 miles
    Test number
    922080539338
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn (195/65h15)

  22. Pass35,836 miles (+6,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,836 miles
    Test number
    971890739306
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn (195/65h15)

  23. Pass29,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,724 miles
    Test number
    814642108321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail29,724 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,724 miles
    Test number
    283601708360
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR55 VWE

Does LR55 VWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VWE expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VWE?
The MOT on LR55 VWE expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VWE done?
LR55 VWE was recorded at 103,359 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
Has LR55 VWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VWE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 VWE 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 VWE find?
LR55 VWE passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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