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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 XSAMOT history

LR55 XSA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

LR55 XSA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
145,774 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XSA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XSA was last recorded at 145,774 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,756 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,774 miles
  • 2023 – 142,715 miles
  • 2022 – 136,037 miles
  • 2021 – 128,845 miles
  • 2020 – 125,231 miles
  • 2019 – 121,499 miles
  • 2018 – 113,871 miles
  • 2017 – 107,542 miles
  • 2016 – 100,859 miles
  • 2015 – 93,867 miles
  • 2014 – 86,575 miles
  • 2013 – 80,865 miles
  • 2012 – 75,851 miles
  • 2011 – 70,293 miles
  • 2010 – 63,141 miles
  • 2009 – 53,778 miles
  • 2008 – 41,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,774 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre is perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,774 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,774 miles
    Test number
    522079254929
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail145,756 miles (+3,041)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,756 miles
    Test number
    548929772737
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass142,715 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,715 miles
    Test number
    133672189192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,037 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,037 miles
    Test number
    345745852315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,001 miles (+7,156)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,001 miles
    Test number
    418278483658
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,845 miles (+3,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,845 miles
    Test number
    524526823852
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has low recorded effort at a wheel

  7. Pass125,231 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,231 miles
    Test number
    510570534886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,499 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,499 miles
    Test number
    432576591529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    652500070960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,871 miles (+6,329)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    629396073478
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass107,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    106167189229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,542 miles (+6,683)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    365345759889
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass100,859 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,859 miles
    Test number
    722470640017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail100,820 miles (+6,953)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    707577582486
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass93,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    537122196631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator

  16. Fail93,867 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    893391198687
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator

  17. Fail93,867 miles (+7,292)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    506652554228
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator

  18. Pass86,575 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,575 miles
    Test number
    407864684265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,865 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,865 miles
    Test number
    715781493232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    988382982250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,851 miles (+5,558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    235179772201
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    277912991205
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail70,293 miles (+7,152)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    555832191243
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass63,141 miles (+9,363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,141 miles
    Test number
    452318280238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,778 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,778 miles
    Test number
    961316799227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,570 miles (+11,991)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,570 miles
    Test number
    703022099242
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass41,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    984505308327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XSA

Does LR55 XSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XSA expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XSA?
The MOT on LR55 XSA expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XSA done?
LR55 XSA was recorded at 145,774 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 6,356 miles a year.
Has LR55 XSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XSA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 XSA 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 XSA find?
LR55 XSA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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