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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 XMLMOT history

LR55 XML is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

LR55 XML black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2024
Mileage
43,219 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XML
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
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XML was last recorded at 43,219 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2019: 39,389 miles, lower than 39,806 miles on 3 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
42,538 miles · 5 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
681 miles
Average per year
1,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 43,219 miles
  • 2022 – 42,538 miles
  • 2021 – 41,204 miles
  • 2020 – 39,938 miles
  • 2019 – 39,389 miles
  • 2018 – 39,806 miles
  • 2017 – 38,512 miles
  • 2016 – 37,967 miles
  • 2015 – 37,520 miles
  • 2014 – 37,213 miles
  • 2013 – 35,477 miles
  • 2012 – 32,853 miles
  • 2011 – 29,011 miles
  • 2010 – 24,971 miles
  • 2009 – 20,636 miles
  • 2008 – 16,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,219 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,219 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,219 miles
    Test number
    651960579011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,538 miles
    Test number
    500343766891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,538 miles (+1,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,538 miles
    Test number
    754457068260
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass41,204 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,204 miles
    Test number
    208527930886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,938 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,938 miles
    Test number
    429426657661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,389 miles (-417)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    902199633530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,806 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    934767887483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    698928784940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,512 miles (+545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    989226645128
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  10. Pass37,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    475419427698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,967 miles (+447)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    910852402074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  12. Pass37,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    850735890784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,515 miles (+302)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    648625823729
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass37,213 miles (+1,736)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,213 miles
    Test number
    435570104465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight cracking between tread both O/S/R and N/S/R tyres
  15. Pass35,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    605932183270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail35,477 miles (+2,624)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    428642383255
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass32,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    316876392414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,853 miles (+3,842)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    697836492266
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  19. Pass29,011 miles (+4,040)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    258090791250
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres begining to crack between tread.
  20. Pass24,971 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,971 miles
    Test number
    682069190261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,636 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,636 miles
    Test number
    210573799247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,019 miles
    Test number
    464128398230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XML

Does LR55 XML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XML expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XML?
The MOT on LR55 XML expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XML done?
LR55 XML was recorded at 43,219 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 1,810 miles a year.
Has LR55 XML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XML has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 XML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 XML find?
LR55 XML passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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