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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 XMAMOT history

LR55 XMA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LR55 XMA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,087 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XMA was last recorded at 132,087 miles on 24 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2026: 132,087 miles, lower than 200,112 miles on 8 Feb 2025.

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
200,112 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Average per year
6,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,087 miles
  • 2025 – 200,112 miles
  • 2024 – 194,053 miles
  • 2023 – 174,230 miles
  • 2022 – 160,487 miles
  • 2018 – 78,807 miles
  • 2017 – 68,091 miles
  • 2016 – 65,020 miles
  • 2015 – 62,214 miles
  • 2013 – 50,398 miles
  • 2012 – 43,541 miles
  • 2011 – 36,872 miles
  • 2009 – 14,814 miles
  • 2008 – 14,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,087 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    624665320150
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,087 miles (-68,025)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    227723980491
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,112 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    200,112 miles
    Test number
    480729323408
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail200,112 miles (+6,059)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,112 miles
    Test number
    214127528004
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,053 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    194,053 miles
    Test number
    566129539286
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail194,053 miles (+19,823)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,053 miles
    Test number
    532338080895
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,230 miles (+13,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    174,230 miles
    Test number
    975556089141
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,487 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,487 miles
    Test number
    361933731914
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail160,487 miles1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,487 miles
    Test number
    966481804761
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass138,299 km (+13,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,299 km
    Test number
    552600860345
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,832 km (+21,198)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,832 km
    Test number
    617127452014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,634 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,634 km
    Test number
    567777067048
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp need cleaning

  13. Pass78,807 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    740126709154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,763 miles (+10,672)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    649792486333
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,091 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,091 miles
    Test number
    685174959936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,020 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    311514629794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,214 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,214 miles
    Test number
    837149715049
    • 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)
    • NoteAll tyres are cracking

  18. Pass57,000 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,000 km
    Test number
    319511224080
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass50,398 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    566537613011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,541 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,541 miles
    Test number
    569689312016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,872 miles
    Test number
    419295721086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,617 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,617 km
    Test number
    381428410009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,814 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,814 miles
    Test number
    583804229056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,735 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,735 miles
    Test number
    221117538314
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass14,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,735 miles
    Test number
    432977938372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XMA

Does LR55 XMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XMA is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XMA?
The MOT on LR55 XMA is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 XMA done?
LR55 XMA was recorded at 132,087 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,811 miles a year.
Has LR55 XMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XMA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 XMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 XMA find?
LR55 XMA passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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