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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR55 WSZMOT history

LR55 WSZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LR55 WSZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,517 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WSZ was last recorded at 81,517 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,314 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,203 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,517 miles
  • 2024 – 73,314 miles
  • 2023 – 70,161 miles
  • 2022 – 66,523 miles
  • 2021 – 65,294 miles
  • 2020 – 64,878 miles
  • 2019 – 63,257 miles
  • 2018 – 59,295 miles
  • 2017 – 55,436 miles
  • 2016 – 42,680 miles
  • 2015 – 40,169 miles
  • 2014 – 34,876 miles
  • 2013 – 30,188 miles
  • 2011 – 24,721 miles
  • 2010 – 20,507 miles
  • 2009 – 17,605 miles
  • 2008 – 11,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,517 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,517 miles (+8,203)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,517 miles
    Test number
    126775943255
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,314 miles (+3,153)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    110242685058
    • 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))

  3. Pass70,161 miles (+3,638)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    142543103940
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,523 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    765581431282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,294 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    590347905952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,290 miles (+412)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,290 miles
    Test number
    331853496288
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass64,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    761441355347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,878 miles (+1,621)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    318891607012
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,257 miles (+3,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,257 miles
    Test number
    747525137535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass59,295 miles (+3,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    813053405748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,436 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,436 miles
    Test number
    687275413043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,432 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    796237835488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,618 miles (+8,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    348774768172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,680 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    832071712780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,679 miles (+2,510)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,679 miles
    Test number
    789623925988
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass40,169 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,169 miles
    Test number
    949699905013
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBodywork damage.
    • NoteChild seat fitted to passenger front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
    • NoteChild seat fitted to passenger rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail40,169 miles (+5,293)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,169 miles
    Test number
    336129705099
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBodywork damage.
    • NoteChild seat fitted to passenger front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
    • NoteChild seat fitted to passenger rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass34,876 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    138388504404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBodywork damage

  19. Fail34,876 miles (+4,688)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    135218904003
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBodywork damage

  20. Pass30,188 miles (+5,467)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    808249603033
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBodywork damage
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff

  21. Pass24,721 miles (+4,214)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,721 miles
    Test number
    265138491285
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn advises replacing
    • NoteNearside,offside rear tyre worn has cuts on tread

  22. Pass20,507 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,507 miles
    Test number
    900616680217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,605 miles
    Test number
    831437789219
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail17,605 miles (+6,044)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,605 miles
    Test number
    542137389284
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside under shield insecure

  25. Pass11,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,561 miles
    Test number
    820297978277
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail11,561 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,561 miles
    Test number
    841037278286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR55 WSZ

Does LR55 WSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 WSZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WSZ?
The MOT on LR55 WSZ is valid until 3 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 WSZ done?
LR55 WSZ was recorded at 81,517 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has LR55 WSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WSZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 WSZ 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 WSZ find?
LR55 WSZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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