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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 WFUMOT history

LR55 WFU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

LR55 WFU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2023
Mileage
139,124 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WFU was last recorded at 139,124 miles on 16 May 2022, 3,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2019: 132,666 miles, lower than 199,355 miles on 3 Jul 2018.

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
135,977 miles · 18 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,147 miles
Average per year
8,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,124 miles
  • 2021 – 135,977 miles
  • 2019 – 132,666 miles
  • 2018 – 199,355 miles
  • 2017 – 108,483 miles
  • 2016 – 100,093 miles
  • 2015 – 88,507 miles
  • 2014 – 74,815 miles
  • 2013 – 63,043 miles
  • 2012 – 50,473 miles
  • 2011 – 38,331 miles
  • 2009 – 31,019 miles
  • 2008 – 22,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,124 miles
    Test number
    860091979737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,124 miles (+3,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,124 miles
    Test number
    838349335130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    135,977 miles
    Test number
    498898094601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,977 miles (+3,311)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,977 miles
    Test number
    536037593720
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass132,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    599111424936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,666 miles (-66,689)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    122539764401
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass199,355 miles (+90,872)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    199,355 miles
    Test number
    568010302441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,483 miles (+8,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    355158608856
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass100,093 miles (+11,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    300653417304
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f ,o/s/f,/n/s/r,o/s/r brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel slight bind

  10. Pass88,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    808421075047
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail88,507 miles (+13,692)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    575968465027
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass74,815 miles (+11,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    107320974054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    367163263067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,041 miles (+12,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    685543663004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,473 miles (+12,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,473 miles
    Test number
    689513322021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass38,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,331 miles
    Test number
    889831331022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,331 miles (+7,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,331 miles
    Test number
    606251531032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,019 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,019 miles
    Test number
    102135959324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    952344868313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WFU

Does LR55 WFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WFU expired on 17 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WFU?
The MOT on LR55 WFU expired on 17 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WFU done?
LR55 WFU was recorded at 139,124 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 8,743 miles a year.
Has LR55 WFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WFU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 WFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 WFU find?
LR55 WFU passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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