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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 VWGMOT history

LR55 VWG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LR55 VWG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,559 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VWG was last recorded at 91,559 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,950 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,609 miles
Average per year
4,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,559 miles
  • 2024 – 88,950 miles
  • 2023 – 85,680 miles
  • 2022 – 83,261 miles
  • 2021 – 80,640 miles
  • 2020 – 79,331 miles
  • 2019 – 75,707 miles
  • 2018 – 69,240 miles
  • 2017 – 65,030 miles
  • 2016 – 59,469 miles
  • 2015 – 55,911 miles
  • 2014 – 50,687 miles
  • 2013 – 47,320 miles
  • 2012 – 42,047 miles
  • 2011 – 36,044 miles
  • 2010 – 31,470 miles
  • 2009 – 25,822 miles
  • 2008 – 14,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,559 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,559 miles (+2,609)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,559 miles
    Test number
    406008786762
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass88,950 miles (+3,270)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    415887619797
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass85,680 miles (+2,419)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,680 miles
    Test number
    812170511523
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,261 miles
    Test number
    232943440625
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,261 miles (+2,621)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,261 miles
    Test number
    529268505282
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    578962081857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,640 miles (+1,309)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    182493851816
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass79,331 miles (+3,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    265852848453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,707 miles (+6,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,707 miles
    Test number
    879558203429
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass69,240 miles (+4,210)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    720206507577
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    575465742656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,030 miles (+5,561)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    666856167067
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass59,469 miles (+3,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    232839050972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking slightly

  14. Pass55,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    647652381110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail55,911 miles (+5,224)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    522601561965
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass50,687 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,687 miles
    Test number
    425984714475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,320 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    948607213316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,047 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,047 miles
    Test number
    856375922380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,044 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,044 miles
    Test number
    455777621431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,979 miles (+4,509)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    255995421321
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass31,470 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,470 miles
    Test number
    981076660296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    412935589215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail25,822 miles (+11,470)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    273255689256
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass14,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,352 miles
    Test number
    663791598204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR55 VWG

Does LR55 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VWG is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VWG?
The MOT on LR55 VWG is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VWG done?
LR55 VWG was recorded at 91,559 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,516 miles a year.
Has LR55 VWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VWG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VWG 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 VWG find?
LR55 VWG passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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