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Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR55 XRSMOT history

LR55 XRS is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR55 XRS red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,915 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XRS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XRS was last recorded at 101,915 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,915 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,915 miles
  • 2025 – 100,044 miles
  • 2024 – 99,186 miles
  • 2023 – 96,304 miles
  • 2022 – 91,334 miles
  • 2021 – 86,420 miles
  • 2020 – 83,211 miles
  • 2019 – 78,924 miles
  • 2018 – 73,121 miles
  • 2017 – 67,235 miles
  • 2016 – 62,906 miles
  • 2015 – 60,934 miles
  • 2014 – 58,845 miles
  • 2013 – 56,109 miles
  • 2012 – 53,335 miles
  • 2011 – 50,170 miles
  • 2010 – 46,883 miles
  • 2009 – 44,571 miles
  • 2008 – 39,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    606071923446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail101,915 miles (+1,871)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    642064980902
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass100,044 miles (+858)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,044 miles
    Test number
    886264555632
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smeary
  4. Pass99,186 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    790344201002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,180 miles (+2,876)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,180 miles
    Test number
    372986154463
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position suspect cable (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass96,304 miles (+4,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,304 miles
    Test number
    680375064481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass91,334 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    351805458155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,420 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    227690303415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail86,420 miles (+3,209)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    837487458404
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass83,211 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    687256502821
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small amount of grease loss (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Fail83,211 miles (+4,287)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    666825300325
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small amount of grease loss (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass78,924 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    659144220362
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail78,924 miles (+5,803)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    513591958017
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass73,121 miles (+5,886)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    114977197835
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass67,235 miles (+4,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    718670275285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass62,906 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    599827559595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,934 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,934 miles
    Test number
    861588273444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,845 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    279453524306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,109 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,109 miles
    Test number
    496093623400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,335 miles (+3,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,335 miles
    Test number
    686198912316
    • 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)
  21. Pass50,170 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    935038221335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,883 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,883 miles
    Test number
    933321120307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,571 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,571 miles
    Test number
    663010129312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    782855798241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XRS

Does LR55 XRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XRS is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XRS?
The MOT on LR55 XRS is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 XRS done?
LR55 XRS was recorded at 101,915 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,489 miles a year.
Has LR55 XRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XRS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 XRS 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 XRS find?
LR55 XRS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer, and 1 more.

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