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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 XMJMOT history

LR55 XMJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

LR55 XMJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
144,842 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XMJ was last recorded at 144,842 miles on 7 May 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,829 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
7,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,842 miles
  • 2024 – 140,789 miles
  • 2023 – 138,111 miles
  • 2022 – 133,686 miles
  • 2021 – 128,531 miles
  • 2020 – 122,232 miles
  • 2019 – 115,615 miles
  • 2018 – 107,181 miles
  • 2017 – 103,694 miles
  • 2016 – 95,590 miles
  • 2014 – 86,942 miles
  • 2013 – 77,285 miles
  • 2012 – 60,957 miles
  • 2011 – 48,578 miles
  • 2010 – 35,918 miles
  • 2008 – 21,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,842 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,842 miles
    Test number
    606070977541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail144,829 miles (+4,040)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,829 miles
    Test number
    562902510659
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut looks loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass140,789 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,789 miles
    Test number
    711579761026
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail140,788 miles (+2,677)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,788 miles
    Test number
    779064330034
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass138,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,111 miles
    Test number
    109428712297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail138,111 miles (+4,425)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,111 miles
    Test number
    803459498082
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    103462384881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,686 miles (+5,155)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    347842537128
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass128,531 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,531 miles
    Test number
    246518412652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    122,232 miles
    Test number
    881896245610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,231 miles (+6,616)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,231 miles
    Test number
    142129978588
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass115,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    861003178914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,615 miles (+8,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    166755096418
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass107,181 miles (+3,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    737738276637
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass103,694 miles (+8,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    911831251104
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass95,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,590 miles
    Test number
    130487464397
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

  17. Fail95,590 miles (+8,648)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,590 miles
    Test number
    403782277277
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

  18. Pass86,942 miles (+9,657)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,942 miles
    Test number
    468256154458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,285 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    615328933398
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail77,276 miles (+16,319)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    346496533311
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail60,957 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    438465562153
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass60,957 miles (+12,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    988425162137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,578 miles (+12,660)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    458314151109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,918 miles (+14,202)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,918 miles
    Test number
    573622060191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,716 miles
    Test number
    511093138375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XMJ

Does LR55 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XMJ expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XMJ?
The MOT on LR55 XMJ expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XMJ done?
LR55 XMJ was recorded at 144,842 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 7,490 miles a year.
Has LR55 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XMJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 XMJ 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 XMJ find?
LR55 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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